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will have the capability to input in<strong>for</strong>mation on the health, mental health, dental and education needs <strong>of</strong> the child and family while<br />
they are completing the FPBP assessment. At this time, there are no measurable improvements, however with the completion <strong>of</strong> CPRS<br />
training, in<strong>for</strong>mation regarding the number <strong>of</strong> assessments completed in each county with the health, mental health, educational, and<br />
dental needs <strong>of</strong> the child and family recorded will be recorded through CPRS monitoring system. Since the consultants have been<br />
assigned regionally, each consultant will provide consultation, support and training to assure the in<strong>for</strong>mation is being recorded in the<br />
CPRS system. The CPRS will need to report on the number <strong>of</strong> assessments completed in each county as well as in<strong>for</strong>mation regarding<br />
the input <strong>of</strong> data on the health, mental health, dental and educational needs <strong>of</strong> the child and family. Training <strong>of</strong> county DFCS staff and<br />
providers will conclude in February 2003. Once in<strong>for</strong>mation is imputed in the CPRS system, the four consultants can utilize this<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation to assure assessments are completed on all children and that the MDT meeting is held <strong>for</strong> collaborating from several<br />
disciplines on the service needs <strong>of</strong> the child and family. Also, the monthly reports from the county <strong>of</strong>fices on the number <strong>of</strong><br />
assessment completed will assist in identifying counties who are not utilizing FPBP as an assessment tool. With this in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
foster care consultants will provide technical assistance to counties identified through the reporting system. A contractor will be<br />
selected to compile the data on the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the implementation and access <strong>of</strong> the service recommendations indicated in the<br />
FPBP assessment. After training the DFCS staff and private providers it is anticipated that there will be an increase in the number <strong>of</strong><br />
assessments completed and wrap around services utilized. This will be indicated in the CPRS system and on the monthly reports.<br />
When the FPBP team embarks on the site reviews, evidence <strong>of</strong> the county staff and providers understanding <strong>of</strong> the FPBP content as<br />
well as the process will be determined. Actions <strong>for</strong> next quarter: The accuracy <strong>of</strong> the data collected through CPRS as well as the<br />
monthly reports submitted by county DFCS <strong>of</strong>fices will need to be assessed by the FPBP team. The Contractor will compile, tabulate,<br />
and provide analysis on the data collected.<br />
BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT:<br />
N5 ACTION STEPS:<br />
Georgia will complete technical assistance to DFCS staff and private providers as to how to use the collected<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation to meet the child's needs as it related to post substance abuse counseling, monitoring and support as<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> the early intervention process and/or in -- home intensive treatment services. The team will need to<br />
determine the accuracy <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation in the CPRS system regarding the service needs <strong>of</strong> children and families<br />
indicated at the MDT meeting. During the next quarter, the team will monitor the data collection from CPRS<br />
and the selected contractor. This in<strong>for</strong>mation will steer the ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>of</strong> the FPBP consultants assigned to regions<br />
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<strong>Safe</strong> <strong>Futures</strong> – A <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong><br />
Georgia <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Human Resources<br />
March, 2004 Quarter 5 – Work <strong>Plan</strong> N Page 5