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Childcare Resources of Indian River, Inc. Psychological Services Children's services Advisory Committee D. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES (Entire Section D not to exceed two pages) OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES Add all o the elements or the Measurable Outcomes) Add the tasks to accomplish the Outcome(s) 1 . 80% of those families referred for treatment will 1 a.Therapists will be introduced to families during participate in treatment as measured by the number Childcare Resources orientations. The program of completed Mental Health Provider forms . will be described. Note : This goal has previously been to increase the 1 b. Therapists will come to Center Director meeting to percentage of referrals who go to treatment. encourage their staff to talk to referred parents Because we have attained high percentages for about the value of the services . several years, we feel it appropriate to maintain an 1c.Referrals start with the Childcare Resources Family 80% rate in the future. Resource Coordinator (FRC), who talks with the parent to assess the problem and need for intervention. ld.Once need is established, the FRC secures referral authorization from the Executive Director (ED). 1 c. Parents select a therapist from a list of Childcare Resources providers appropriate to address the problem, and give written consent for sharing of information. If. The ED communicates Childcare Resources funding criteria and reporting requirements to the provider. I g. Families with medical insurance will use those benefits first. Families pay a $5 .00 "out of pocket" charge directly to the therapist. If the family can ' t afford the co-pay, the FRC will refer the case to the Program Committee who may waive the fee. Ih. Families schedule an initial appointment with the therapist. 1 i.The FRC will remain in contact with the parent to encourage the parent to call for an appointment. 2. 85 % of individuals attending more than two 2aThe therapist designs a treatment plan, and the therapy sessions will raise their functioning within family takes responsibility for the scheduling of all the school year, as measured by the discharge score appointments. for Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) test 2b.The FRC monitors the treatment plan through or other screening devices . Baseline: Admission regular conferences with the family, and consults GAF score. informally with therapists as appropriate. 2c.The FRC facilitates any recommended changes in the child' s individual school program, and, with the classroom teacher monitors progress. Application for 2006-2007 service period 8