SIV_GB_Action1_Exhibit5_Dalton_RIAT_Minutes_May10
REGIONAL INTERAGENCY ACTION TEAM (RIAT)
MAY 6, 2010
WHITFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
1615 HICKORY STREET, SUITE 108
DALTON, GEORGIA 30720
706-272-2343
FACILITATORS: VICKI HARRISON AND MARGARET CAWOOD
There were twenty-two participants who attended the RIAT meeting to include two facilitators. Representatives from DFCS, DJJ, DBHDD, GNETS, Public Health, and DOL-VR all attendedand gave brief updates. There were eight LIPTs represented at this RIAT meeting, which included all counties except one. Out of the eight counties represented, there were fivechairpersons who attended that included one chairperson who serves as chairperson for two counties, one vice-chairperson, and three team members. The five LIPT Chairpersons in attendance completed the LIPT training, the vice-chairperson who attended completed the LIPT training, and one out of the three team members in attendance completed the training.
Handouts consisted of DBHDD’s RIAT Update Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 1, dated 2/9/2010, and the Unified Crisis Plan.
AGENDA
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Housekeeping
2. UPDATES FROM REGIONAL PARTNERS AND PROGRAMS
A. DJJ
Margaret Cawood reports that DJJ continues to be impacted by budget cuts and
that DJJ will continue to experience deficits in funding residential programs for
the children that they serve.
B. CBAY
Pam Wagner reports that their CME is serving 14 children in CBAY. They are
serving three children in CatoosaCounty, one in ChattoogaCounty, three in
Gilmer County, one in Pickens County, one in Whitfield County, two in Polk
County, one in Paulding County, one in Cobb County, and one in Floyd County.
Pam Wagner also reports that the state office hasapplauded their wrap action
plans and creativity inmaximizing community-based resources.
C. WIN GA
Heather Stanley reports that WIN GA is fully staffed now in every county except
for DadeCounty since position in ChattoogaCounty was filled. Catoosa and
Chattooga Counties no longer have to share a position. They are receiving
referrals.
D. GNETS
Randall Gambrell reports that admissions into GNETS program continues to grow
and that the children they serve generally make progress. He discussed an
upcoming overnight camping trip that the school has planned for the children that
they serve.
E. DFCS
Kimberly Gravitz reports that DFCS has also suffered funding and budget cuts.
Safety Roundtables are occurring in all counties. Education 2010 has also made it
possible for DFCS to hire teachers to tutor their youth who are in foster care.
F. PUBLIC HEALTH
Sherry Faix shared general information about their Children First Program, Babies
Can’t Wait Program for children with a developmental disability, and Children’s
MedicalServices Program for children from birth to 21 years of age, which
includes a Neurological Evaluation if needed or medical services by anOrthopedist.
G. VOC REHAB
Paul Ray shared brief information on various programs and emphasized that
their Universal Hearing Program includes two counselorswho are able
to provide clinical services to children who are deaf.
H. DBHDD – REGIONAL OFFICE
Vicki Harrison provided a brief overview of the number of children by county who
are currently being served in residential treatment (PRTF).
Raelene Noles discussed the LIPT training video that is being filmed on May 14th
and thankedpersons at the local level who helped to develop the LIPT brochure.
Rosalyn Williams shared that the number of referrals to residential treatment
programs have increased to also include an increased number of referrals by DJJ,
which probably haveresulted from the closing of a YDC. Overall, this has resulted
in an increase in admissions into residential treatment programs. There has,
however, been a decrease in referrals from DFCS. Ms. Williams also shared that
Program Specialists will now be reviewing those children who are in parental
custody and in a PRTF to begin planning for the child’s return to the community
early-on. She acknowledged that money is tight.
I. MACON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – PRTF
Mark Pulliam discussed Macon Behavioral Health’s commitment to work with
community providers and partners to ensure that a child is successful upon
transitioning back into the community. Mr. Pulliam gave out informational
brochures andinformation that also included contact information. He states that his
intention is to continue attending LIPT meetings and will provide assistance if a
difficult situation arises.
J. CENPATICO – CMO MEDICAID
Carla Menchion reports that all clinical services must be medically necessary and
that Cenpatico’s array of services include core services, IFI, Partial Hospitalization,
and residential treatment via a PRTF. They advocate for their consumers to receive
CBAY once they are stable in residential treatment. Cenpatico care managers are
also available to participate in a LIPT meeting to help plan a child’s care and
transition back into the community. She provided informational folders and
brochures that included contact information.
K. WELLCARE/MAGELLEN – CMO MEDICAID
Jilda Kettel reports that they are seeking quality providers and want their
consumers to receive quality care that consists of both therapeutic interventions
and support services. They expect their consumers to show progress and become
concernedwhen a provider is only providing CSI without any therapy. They are
available to participate in LIPT meetings via a conference call and are advocating
for CBAY for their consumers who meet criteria. They also suggest that providers
check the web portal on the first of each month to confirm benefit coverage. Ms.
Kettelprovided informational folders and brochures as well as contact information.
3. SUCCESS STORIES
A. MURRAYCOUNTY
Heather Stanley shared a “success” story involving a MurrayCounty youth who
has made tremendous progress with the assistance of the LIPT.
B. CHATTOOGACOUNTY
Anda Craig shared a “success” story involving community partners working
together to help two brothers, ages 18 and 20, who recently lost their mother.
4. FOLLOW-UP FROM LAST RIAT MEETING
A. PEER SUPPORT
1. BLOG UPDATE
Heather Stanley reports that a Blog has been created with three persons
signing up to use it. Heather is willing to assist anyone who needs assistance
in accessing the Blog.
2. ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Robb Gilstrap, LIPT Chairperson for CatoosaCounty, suggested that the
Catoosa County School System be contacted to inquire as to their willingness
to present information at the next RIAT meeting regarding their very
successful mentoring program. Mr. Gilstrap agreed to follow-up since RIAT
attendees believed that this information would be helpful to communities who
may want to develop their own mentoring program.
5. SERVICE GAPS
There was concern expressed that not all core providers accept insurance
through a CMO, which creates barriers to parental choice of providers. Also,
the one IFIProvider who serves the northern counties does not accept insurance
through a CMO, which prevents children covered a CMO from receiving the
intensity of services that they may need.
6. FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS
The RIAT meeting was described by participants as being helpful.
7. ADJOURNMENT AND TIME/DATE FOR NEXT RIAT MEETING
The next RIAT meeting was scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the
DJJ office in WhitfieldCounty.