System of Care Implementation in New York State

Authors

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

6-2020

Abstract

This report presents findings from a 2020 survey of individuals across New York State (NYS) to gather information on statewide System of Care (SOC) implementation. All county Children’s Single Points of Access Coordinators (C-SPOAs) were asked to provide a list of individuals who are leaders in each child-serving system of their SOC. These individuals received the SOC Implementation Survey (adapted from Stroul, Dodge, Goldman, Rider, & Friedman, 2015) which is designed to “…assess progress in a community or region implementing the SOC approach for children, youth, and young adults with behavioral health challenges and their families.” This tool measures level of implementation across five major areas of SOC implementation: 1) an existing plan for the SOC approach, 2) service delivery guided by SOC values and principles, 3) services and supports based on the SOC approach, 4) system infrastructure based on the SOC approach, and 5) perceived commitment to the SOC philosophy and approach. The survey was administered from February 5 to March 2, 2020. The response rate was 51% (578 out of a possible 1071), with responses from 57 upstate counties and NYC.

Recommended Citation

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany, "System of Care Implementation in New York State" (2020). Behavioral Health Services Reports and Research Briefs. 4.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-bhs-reports-and-briefs/4