System of Care

The framework for the System of Care (SOC) initiative describes the Ohio Family and Children First Cabinet’s commitment to implement a coordinated continuum of services and supports for all children and families, with an emphasis on behavioral health care. System of Care is a broad, flexible array of effective services and supports that focus on family-centered practice, community-based services, strengthening the capacity of families, and providing individualized services. System of Care involves an organized, coordinated network (i.e., Family and Children First) that integrates services, supports, planning, coordination and management across multiple levels.

System of Care Components for State Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011

Children’s Community Behavioral Health (CCBH) (formerly ABC)

• SFY 2011 CCBH Annual Report - Due 8/1/11
• SFY 2011 Projected Expenditure Form (PEF)
• SFY 2010 CCBH Statewide Annual Report Results
• Guidance document
• Frequently asked questions

Family Centered Services and Supports (FCSS) (formerly FAST)

• Guidance document
• Other FCSS documents

FCSS questions should be directed to the Family and Children First Coordinator for your county.

Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH)

• ECMH homepage

Questions regarding ECMH should be directed to Marla Himmeger.

Behavioral Health / Juvenile Justice (BHJJ)

• BHJJ homepage

Questions regarding BH/JJ should be directed to Kathy Coate-Ortiz.

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