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Objective Strategies/Activities Baseline Indicators Progress specific strategies in engaging more with dads/family men. 7.2 90% of reviewed charts/observations during monitoring visits have appropriate mandated and targeted referrals.

Through State MER observations and chart audits 90% of local agency staff will document appropriate referrals per revised referral codes and referral policy and procedures.

During technical assistance visits, Local agency liaisons will discuss the development of measurable strategies to improve provision and documentation of referrals addressing:  Improved documentation on provision of referrals & follow-up.  Improved consistency of use of referral codes.  LA’s develop internal processes for tracking referrals (providing and following up).  Reduction in review findings related to referrals. N/A Improved local level coordination with staff regarding referrals.

All local agencies will utilize a Local Community Resource Guide on a regular basis.

Reduction in review findings related to referrals. 95% of charts audited had appropriate documentation of mandated referrals. Provision of targeted referrals was evident in local agencies, however one local agency failed to document provision of referrals to participants who indicated substance use. All local agencies have a LA resource guide and were observed providing the LA resource to participants. In addition, there is evidence that the LA resource is provided in documentation.