System of Care Implementation in New York State: Prepared for the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, Inc.

Authors

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

The concept of System of Care (SOC) is a framework with values and principles to guide the field in reforming child-serving systems, services, and supports to better meet the needs of children and youth with or at risk for mental health challenges and their families. The framework includes: 1) a clear philosophy to guide service delivery, 2) an infrastructure to guide services and supports for children, and 3) a broad range of services and supports (Stroul, Blau, & Friedman, 2010, Stroul, 2002).

This report describes the results of two project activities: 1) analysis of quantitative and qualitative data from the SOC Survey, with the goal of identifying areas of strength and challenge in SOC implementation in New York State (NYS); and 2) in-depth qualitative data collection on specific domains of interest, with the goal of providing additional data on these domains to supplement webinar materials and inform SOC development conversations.

Recommended Citation

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany, "System of Care Implementation in New York State: Prepared for the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, Inc." (2021). Behavioral Health Services Reports and Research Briefs. 14.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-bhs-reports-and-briefs/14