In some cases, the needs do not fall into any clear cut category and even though the need can be identified, it falls through the cracks because no one can agree on who will provide the funding. Consequently, the outcome for these children's service delivery is often less than desirable. The Families Are Valued project is working to bridge the gaps for these children by identifying innovative ways of providing services and funding for programs. The project also provides technical assistance to four demonstration sites. The site locations are Richmond, Amarillo, El Paso and Austin.
Blended funding is a new way to provide services to children with special needs.
It simplifies and streamlines the service delivery process by making use of available funding in an innovative way that gathers funds from all participating agencies into a single resource pool. Develop an instrument to use in retrospective and prospective assessment of appropriateness of care. Texas is the first state in the country to develop a funding initiative focused on children with developmental disabilities. Previous projects had focused primarily on children with mental health conditions. A critical component of these projects centers on the management and planning of services to achieve permanency and enhance the quality of life for children and their families.