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Policies That Promote Systems of Care

The following examples of interagency agreements, statutes, and other policies help government agencies and community organizations address the multiple needs of children and families in their communities. Many of these resources were initially created during the early development of systems of care. Although they may focus primarily on the mental health needs of children, they are adaptable and appropriate for use within all systems of care for families seeking support.

• County bylaws
• Interagency agreements and memoranda of understanding
• Operational policies
• Statutes addressing systems of care

County bylaws

Working Agreement of the DuPage County Child and Adolescent Local Area Network
Illinois Child and Adolescent Local Area Network (1998)
The bylaws of a cooperative network of parents, social service agencies, churches, and other community agencies and programs to help children and their families. Includes information on structure, purpose, and fiscal management that may be incorporated into systems of care.

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Interagency agreements and memoranda of understanding

Regarding Comprehensive Treatment Services Programs for Children At Risk for Institutionalization or Other Out of Home Placement Delivery (PDF - 134 KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (2003)
This Memorandum of Agreement among the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Administrative Office of the Courts, and Department of Public Instruction is focused on children at risk for an out-of-home placement.

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Operational policies

Wraparound Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
The mission of Wraparound Milwaukee is to provide cost-effective, comprehensive, and individualized care to children with complex needs and their families in Milwaukee County. Copies of current policies and procedures are posted as a service to care coordination agencies.

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Statutes addressing systems of care

Coordinated Children's Services Initiative: Resources for Families
NYS Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc. (2002)
This act establishes a coordinated children's services initiative for children with emotional or behavioral disorders.

Federal Laws Addressing Systems of Care
Find information on Federal laws that address systems of care and links to other resources on Federal laws.

State Statutes Addressing Systems of Care
Statutes from California, Connecticut, Guam, and Minnesota have been highlighted for their breadth and technical merit. Additional statutes are also available to assist communities in meeting their unique legislative policy needs.

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Updated on November 19, 2008