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STAFF GUEST POST: At a Crossroads: Challenges in Effectively Serving California's Highest Needs Youth

4/17/2017

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On March 28, 2017, leaders in child welfare, education, mental health, juvenile probation, the judicial system, and the advocacy community came together for “At a Crossroads: Challenges in Effectively Serving California’s Highest Needs Youth.” The summit was hosted by Seneca Family of Agencies, with co-sponsorship from the County Welfare Directors Association, California Department of Social Services, California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies, California Alliance of Child and Family Services, California Charter Schools Association, Assembly member Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond), Sacramento County Office of Education, San Francisco Human Services Agency, Breaking Barriers, Alameda County Office of Education, Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission. The summit was made possible with support from the James Irvine Foundation, the Stuart Foundation, and the Sierra Health Foundation.
 
The impetus for the summit originated in Seneca’s desire to have a conversation with key leaders in the field who can have an impact on what appears to be an emerging crisis: service providers are increasingly feeling unable to serve the kids who are struggling the most and who have the most challenging behaviors. As providers are starting to say no to referrals for the highest needs youth, there is a need to come together to build consensus around the reasons for the disincentives to serve this population, and the possible solutions to improve our system of care for high needs youth.
 
The objective of the summit was to discuss comprehensive service system gaps for the state’s highest needs youth, and to build cross-sector consensus on the need for collaboration and actionable next steps. By bringing together key state, county, and policy leaders, this day-long event built upon a shared sense that we can do better for youth and families and move toward building a more integrated, coordinated continuum of care to keep kids from going out of state or ending up in juvenile hall. 

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Blog post written by:
Emily Higgs, Policy Analyst, Development, Evaluation and Strategic Initiatives (DESI)

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Zackary Barkley link
4/17/2023 10:23:07 am

By bringing together key state, county, and policy leaders, this day-long event built upon a shared sense that we can do better for youth and families and move toward building a more integrated. Thank you for making this such an awesome post!

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Dan Nichols link
5/1/2023 08:28:57 am

As providers are starting to say no to referrals for the highest needs youth, there is a need to come together to build consensus around the reasons for the disincentives to serve this population. Thank you for sharing your great post!

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Steve Thomas link
7/13/2023 10:18:39 pm

Thank you for bringing attention to this critical issue and for sharing your insights and recommendations. I hope your article reaches a wide audience and sparks meaningful discussions among policymakers, educators, and community members. Together, we can work towards creating an educational system that truly supports and empowers every young person, regardless of their background or challenges they may face.

Wishing you continued success in your advocacy and efforts to improve the lives of high-needs youth.

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Joel Ward link
7/18/2023 02:14:46 pm

As providers are starting to say no to referrals for the highest needs youth, there is a need to come together to build consensus around the reasons for the disincentives to serve this population, and the possible solutions to improve our system of care for high needs youth. Thank you for taking the time to write a great post!

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Ernie Yeager link
10/2/2023 08:09:30 am

As providers are starting to say no to referrals for the highest needs youth, there is a need to come together to build consensus around the reasons for the disincentives to serve this population. Thank you for taking the time to write a great post!

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Alice Tremblay link
10/9/2024 01:17:03 pm

Thank you for your informative article, I have been doing research on this subject, and for three days I keep entering sites that are supposed to have what I am searching for, only to be discouraged with the lack of what I needed. Thank you again.

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David Steele link
10/10/2024 08:17:29 am

Addressing the needs of California's highest-needs youth is crucial yet complex. What strategies or solutions do you think could make the biggest difference in improving their outcomes? Great topic!

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