Services for San Joaquin County dependent youth are separated by Foster Youth Intake Team (FYIT) and Foster Care Treatment Team (FCTT). Target populations consist of youth involved in the child welfare system, juvenile justice system, and/or have significant behavioral health needs that extend beyond what traditional specialty mental health services can provide.
The FYIT and FCTT work in partnership to ensure the provision of Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) and In Home Based Services (IHBS) for subclass and class members. The FYIT receives referrals from the legal guardian of child welfare involved youth. FYIT then initiates the process to assess each client and determine the need for ongoing Specialty Mental Health Services and linkage to the appropriate level of care.
FCTT provides services as outlined in the Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM). Application of the ICPM is a process by which communication is strength based, culturally competent, collaborative, empowering and goal focused. This model will result in the use of timely, effective services in the most natural setting possible to achieve each child, youth, and family’s individualized goals.
To meet criteria for provision of Full-Service Partnership (FSP) services, a consumer must have a diagnosed mental health condition per the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Children and Youth Services (CYS) FYIT process. FSPs incorporate a set of services that significantly differ from non-FSP programs, such as Outpatient Services.
To ensure that consumers engage in services within their own environment, Child and Family Teams (CFTs) are organized to meet their complex needs. The central focus of the teaming process is to formulate a plan involving every member of the CFT, reflecting needs and strengths with the family’s voice and choice taking precedence.