Local Care Team Administration (Frederick County) - Archived Measures
Better off: % of new youth referred for in-state residential placement who are alternatively served through community-based services (Annual)
Current Value
45.5%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
FY21
The pandemic, coupled with the intense and increased youth mental health needs within the home, the Local Care Team saw an almost 88% increase in families looking for out-of-home placement options (8 vs 15, respectively from the previous year). Especially challenging for families was that over the past year, services were not held in-person. This presented its own set of issues for families wishing to get face-to-face assistance and their youth into services outside the home. With community-based resources resuming in-person services, we are hopeful the number of youth referred for out-of-home placement will decrease over this next year.
FY19
In addition to seeing a large increase in referrals in FY19 overall, some of the cases being referred for in-state placement have needs beyond the scope of the resources in Frederick County to address those needs, thus in-state placement is the appropriate course of action.
Partners
FY19
- DJS
- DDA
- DORS
- DSS
- FCHD
- Frederick County LMB
- FCPS
- Maryland Health Management Agency
- MCF
- Mental Health Association
- Potomac Case Management
- Way Station
What Works
FY19
- strong partnerships with community services
- robust process of evaluation and referral options for LCT reviews
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