Provides statewide coverage and flexibility. May be able to avoid duplication by focusing on gap-filling. Provides support for developing capacity at the community-level. Access to some services could be a problem where the provider base is not established. DHS program has long waiting lists.
Program has eligibility staff but no case managers.
MH program does not serve children, at least in some regions. Interagency agreement could include high administrative costs, leaving less money for services. Expansion of Medicaid waivers to include additional children High cost per child. Target populations are very limited. Combination of approaches Could create more fragmentation in the service delivery system.