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KidsNet is a best practice model that demonstrates outcomes are better for children, youth and families when services are provided.
- in community-based, least restrictive environments
- through interagency coordination and collaboration
- in ways that are family-driven, youth-guided and culturally appropriate.
1999: SAMHSA awards Rockdale County a 6-year grant to develop a system of care for kids with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED).
2004: SAMHSA awards Georgia a 6-year grant to develop state-level infrastructure (policies, training, financing) for that system of care.
2005: Georgia becomes one of only 3 states to be awarded a second infrastructure development grant...this one to develop state-level support for a system of care approach to kids with drug and alcohol problems.
2005: SAMHSA approves Georgia's proposal to match with State funds the remaining $1M federal funds in rockdale's grant and expand KidsNet into 12 other counties. State funds come from DHR and DJJ.
2008: ...to be continued...
Every KidsNet Georgia site has a KidsNet Policy Council that acts like a Board of Directors. The council members consist of agency directors, community leaders and parents. These local policy councils take their leadership from the KidsNet Georgia Oversight Committee.
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