Safe Futures A Plan for Program Improvement - Department of ...
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DATE DATE PERSON(S) BENCHMARKS<br />
Sept. 2002 June 2004 Jim Martin, Juanita Blount-Clark, Georgia Improved cross-agency data on children's mental health,<br />
Technology Ass. (GTA), Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning mental retardation and substance abuse needs become<br />
and Budget, John Hurd<br />
available and is used by multiple agencies when budget<br />
planning.<br />
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:<br />
1 st Quarter Report: The Georgia Association <strong>for</strong> Homes and Services <strong>for</strong> Children has established an online database at<br />
www.referralcentral.info ,which is the logical starting point <strong>for</strong> this benchmark. Also, www.caresolutions.com carries the list <strong>of</strong> <strong>Safe</strong><br />
and Stable Families resource guide, which is also a starting point. Method <strong>for</strong> measuring achievement: A comprehensive list <strong>of</strong><br />
county-by-county resources compiled and distributed via internet and hardcopy. Provisions <strong>for</strong> continual updating to be included.<br />
Activities have been directed toward gathering in<strong>for</strong>mation currently available. Action <strong>for</strong> next quarter reporting: 1. A listing <strong>of</strong><br />
resources both in hard copy and via Internet will be compiled. 2. A county-by-county survey <strong>of</strong> available resources to be initiated. 3. A<br />
meeting with the United Way, other database maintainers and stakeholders will be initiated to determine the most effective and<br />
efficient manner to meet this goal. 4. Determination will be made as to how to best disseminate in<strong>for</strong>mation to case managers.<br />
2 nd Quarter Report: The following resources are social services resources are on-line: Referral Central hosted by the Georgia<br />
Association <strong>for</strong> Homes and Services <strong>for</strong> Children (www.referralcentral.net ). This resource is a statewide database <strong>of</strong> First Placement<br />
Best Placement providers, Shelters, Family Preservation providers, counseling services, psychiatric hospitals, foster and group homes<br />
and other services. The complete Promoting <strong>Safe</strong> and Stable Families guide is available <strong>for</strong> on-line viewing at www.caresolutions.com<br />
. PSSF's service area covers the entire state with prevention, intervention, preservation, reunification and adoption services.<br />
Additionally, the Division <strong>of</strong> Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases has a comprehensive listing <strong>of</strong> its<br />
community service boards, private providers and health departments.<br />
CPRS is in the process <strong>of</strong> being revised. Meetings have been held with the developer to discuss amending the system to collect<br />
recommendations from the First Placement Best Placement Assessment and to determine how the recommendations are ultimately<br />
reflected in the case plan.<br />
3 rd Quarter Report: Revisions to the CPRS are underway and expected completion date is 12/03<br />
BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT:<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> O Page 16
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