Post on 27-Dec-2015
Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health State Plan
Claudia Zundel, MSW, Division of Behavioral Health/Child CareSarah Hoover, M.Ed, JFK Partners/University of Colorado School of Medicine
Strategic Plan Background
Facilitated by Blue Ribbon Policy Council staffed by Harambe, Kid Connects, Project BLOOM and Division of Behavioral Health
Five focus groups around the state
Project BLOOMLogic Model
Colorado System of CareCollaborative Framework
ColoradoDivision of Mental Health
Block Grant
Prevention Leadership Council
Harambe Action Plan
Colorado Officeof Professional Development
ECMH Professional DevelopmentPlan
Colorado LINKS
Early Childhood ColoradoFramework
Colorado’s Strategic PlanFor ECMH
Connection of BRPC Strategic Plan to Other Strategic Planning in Colorado
Early Childhood Colorado Framework Colorado’s Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Mental Health(Blue Ribbon Policy Council)
Navigation project for Social-Emotional and Mental Health Resources/Programs
Collaborative Projects-Connection to Colorado’s Early Childhood System
Colorado’s Vision For Early Childhood Mental Health
Colorado’s Young Children Will Reach Their Full Social and Emotional Potential
Goals
1: Public Engagement. Goal: The people of Colorado have a common understanding of early childhood mental health and
embrace and support the healthy social and emotional development of young children
#2: Professional and Workforce Development. Goal: All personnel in disciplines working with young children and their families use effective
promotion, prevention, and intervention strategies for mental health
#3: Funding and Finance. Goal: Financial and human investments and policies regarding children’s mental health follow a
framework for promotion, prevention, and intervention; are embedded within Colorado’s early childhood system; and demonstrate accountability
#4: Program Availability. Goal: Colorado families and caregivers are able to easily obtain appropriate and affordable mental
health resources and supports for their children and themselves at the promotion, prevention and intervention levels.
#5: System of Care. Goal: A comprehensive and effective system of care exists that supports early childhood mental
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System of Care Values and Principles
Early Childhood Mental Health Services and Supports for Children and Their Families
Plan Components
Background and History
Data about Colorado’s young children
Goals/Outcomes/Strategies
Short Term Recommendations
Additional Information
Impact
Brought together hundreds of stakeholders
Will provide a blueprint for future activities
Some recommendations have already been accomplished
Today’s Agenda
Keynotes
Table Discussion by Goal Area
Wrap-Up
Next Steps
Reconvene overall Blue Ribbon Policy Council (nomination forms on table)
Stay informed through Colorado Association of Infant Mental Health http://www.coaimh.org/