Common use of Child and Family Team Clause in Contracts

Child and Family Team. Each child in the WISe program will have a Child and Family Team (CFT). The CFT facilitates cross system coordination and drives the treatment planning process to ensure that services and supports are provided in accordance with the WISe Program. The role of the CFT, as further described in the WISe manual and PIHP contracts, includes:  Collectively developing a single, unified, cross-system care plan that addresses the strengths and needs of the youth and family and the mandates of all of the parties involved.  Identifying creative and nontraditional approaches, including formal and natural supports, for meeting the needs of the youth and family.  Determining medical necessity for services provided under the Mental Health Individual Service Plan.  Working together to resolve differences regarding service recommendations, with particular attention to the preferences of the youth and parent(s)/guardian(s).  Having a process to resolve disputes and arrive at a mutually agreed upon approach for moving forward with services.  Reconvening to consider the outcomes in relation to the services that have been provided and to make needed adjustments over time.

Child and Family Team. Each child in the WISe program will have a Child and Family Team (CFT). The CFT facilitates cross system coordination and drives the treatment planning process to ensure that services and supports are provided in accordance with the WISe Program. The role of the CFT, as further described in the WISe manual and PIHP contracts, includes:  • Collectively developing a single, unified, cross-system care plan that addresses the strengths and needs of the youth and family and the mandates of all of the parties involved.  • Identifying creative and nontraditional approaches, including formal and natural supports, for meeting the needs of the youth and family.  • Determining medical necessity for services provided under the Mental Health Individual Service Plan.  • Working together to resolve differences regarding service recommendations, with particular attention to the preferences of the youth and parent(s)/guardian(s).  • Having a process to resolve disputes and arrive at a mutually agreed upon approach for moving forward with services.  • Reconvening to consider the outcomes in relation to the services that have been provided and to make needed adjustments over time.