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2. Improve school related outcomes such as attendance, grades, and graduation rates. 3. Decrease out-of-home placements. 4. Improve family and youth functioning. 5. Decrease substance use and abuse. 6. Decrease psychiatric hospitalizations. 7. Transition into age-appropriate services. 8. Increase health and wellness.
Eligibility: This program receives either TANF or MOE funds. 1. Individuals aged 0 to 21 with a mental health diagnosis or co-occurring substance abuse diagnosis with one or more of the following accompanying characteristics: a. Repeated failures at less intensive levels of care. b. Two or more periods of behavioral health hospitalization or repeated failures. c. Involvement with the Department of Juvenile Justice or multiple episodes involving law enforcement. d. Poor academic performance or suspensions. 2. Children younger than 11 with a mental health diagnosis or co-occurring substance abuse diagnosis may be candidates if they meet two or more of the aforementioned characteristics. 3. Individuals residing in therapeutic placements such as hospitals, residential treatment centers, therapeutic group homes and therapeutic foster homes; and those receiving day treatment services are not eligible to receive Community Action Team services.
Restriction on Amount, Frequency, or Duration of Services or Payments: Substance use disorder services and mental health services are considered job search and job readiness assistance. This assistance is time limited by federal law such that job search and readiness activities may be counted as work activities for no more than 6 weeks a year and no more than 4 consecutive weeks in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 607(c)(2)(A)(i). Additionally, per section 414.065(4)(e), F.S. a TANF recipient cannot claim more than 5 hours of outpatient services a week, up to a cap of 100 hours per year.
Major Activities: Support services and natural supports are interventions developed on an individualized basis and tailored to address the individual’s and family’s unique needs, strengths, and preferences. Support services may include but are not limited to: Family Support Specialists; participation in recreational activities; youth development and leadership programs; temporary assistance in meeting and problem-solving basic needs that interfere with attaining treatment goals; and independent living skills training. For older youth, services and supports may include supported employment and vocation certification, independent living skills training, and peer support services to assist in building social connections and learning new skills.