FPP Adoption Support At risk of adoption dissolution, at risk of abuse or neglect to adopted child; previous disruption Eligible child/family must live in Jefferson County and be at risk of adoption dissolution, adopted child at risk of abuse or neglect, or have had a previous disruption. Includes families in Jefferson County with children in pre-adoptive placements who are at risk of placement disruption. None noted Respite care; Parent education and psycho-educational sessions offered; Crisis Intervention: 24/7 access 2-6 months of in-home service at a minimum of 3-5 hours per week. Reunification services include 1 month of in home sessions and may be extended for 3 months if needed. 6 and 12 months Jefferson County Impact Program up to age 21 Children with Severe Emotional Disability (SED). SED is defined by KRS 200.501. (i.e., children who have an Axis I Diagnosis like ADHD/ADD, Major Depression, Tourette’s, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc.) And who show functional impairment in at least 2 of 5 areas and who are in need of coordination of services. Diagnoses of Mental Retardation or Substance Abuse may also exist but only if with SED-mental health diagnosis. Children with SED who are receiving institutional care or are at risk of institutional placement shall be given priority for services pursuant to KRS 200-501-509. Each Regional program has a “nomination packet/form” that must be filled out and forwarded to the RIAC, generally through the IMPACT Resource Coordinator. Anyone may make the referral. Primary State level Contact: For more detailed information: No specific time frame that is uniform statewide. Generally referral made to RIAC/LIAC through the Local Resource Coordinator and then reviewed at next available RIAC/LIAC meeting-generally held 1-2 times per month. Many regions have provision in policy manual for an “emergency” review/acceptance into the program. Targeted Case Management /Service Coordination utilizing Wraparound. Wraparound is a “best practice” Model whereby a facilitator guides development and implementation of a service plan that encompasses all services and supports deemed appropriate i.e., not just behavioral health services. Varies widely but generally longer term (18-36 months) In some Region, there is a formal IMPACT Follow Up period of 3-6 months whereby the IMPACT Service Coordinator is available to the family but does not actively meet with the child or family unless needed. In all regions, Statewide
not ready to accept referrals for treatment services; Encouragement and support to attend all prenatal care appointments during the pregnancy as recommended by physician and follow physician/OBGYN medical recommendations; and Participation in community outreach services such as marketing, community education, provider education, provider program training; and coalition involvement. Cumberland – Corbin & surrounding counties Adanta – Somerset & surrounding counties Please note: KIDS NOW Plus is not available in the Bluegrass Region. However, the PRIDE Program with Bluegrass.org is a similar program for this population Diversion Program Prevention & Reunification A target child is age 10 up to age 17 that has been identified by DCBS as being at risk for being placed in OOHC or a child who will be transitioning back to their home. Open case with DCBS At least one Target Child in the home between 10 and 17 years old. Family must be TANF eligible Referrals are to be made via your designated Regional Selection & Referral staff For more information: 502-564-4502 Family Assessment completed w/in 10 days and which must include the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS) Intensive & comprehensive home based services utilized to divert child from OOHC or to reunify a child with their family. Services Include: Clinical assessment of targeted child and family based on the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale and other assessment tools, which include but are not limited to, Adult Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI), Parenting Stress Index (PSI), Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Social Skills Rating Scales (SSRS) Therapeutic child supportive services which are behavioral, psychological and psychosocial in orientation; are multi-faceted and include crisis management, individual/family counseling, skills training, coordination, and linkage with other necessary services, resources and supports. Parental development program Crisis intervention 24/7 Availability to family 3 to 4 months 3 months, 6 months and 1 year following intervention with successful intervention being defined by the child remaining in the home. Statewide