Page 11
9
Program Data: FY21 • Number of new cases in FY21: 6,352 • Number of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings with medical, mental health, law enforcement, prosecution, etc.: 758 • Number of MDT Case reviews: 27,284 • Victim Services/Case Management: 43,220 (referrals for services, follow-up for caseload of child victims and non-offending caregiver/family members - each encounter is included in this figure) • Counseling by CAC staff: 13,078 • Referral to outside providers: 2,349 Comprehensive Health Investment Project (CHIP of VA) The appropriation for the CHIP program for FY23 is $2,400,000 from the federal TANF block grant.
The mission of CHIP of Virginia is to "improve children’s health and promote wellness and self- sufficiency in low-income families, through partnerships with local communities.” The program is designed to meet the TANF goal of assisting needy families so children can be cared for at home. CHIP of Virginia programs are local public/private partnerships providing comprehensive health supervision, family support, and referral to medical and dental services for low-income at- risk children. CHIP programs provide home-based case management which helps families connect to needed services. While improved children’s health is the primary goal, parents of enrolled children also develop skills to increase their self-sufficiency and care for their children.
CHIP’s mission to match families to comprehensive preventive and primary care providers, coupled with family support services, guides families to the effective use of health care and other community resources. CHIP nurses and outreach staff work with families to develop plans for improving health and nutrition, increasing home safety and stability, and enhancing education and employability. CHIP services include: • Screening, Assessment, and Planning: Services include assessing the family and child strengths and needs, leading to the development of family service plans. Assessments include child health, development and safety, family wellness and stability, parent work experience, and employability. Education and Support: Services include assisting parents in acquiring parenting skills, learning about growth and development, promoting the health and well-being of their families and increasing self-sufficiency.