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In Fiscal Year 2021 alone, there were 3.3 million maltreatment referrals, with 18% resulting in findings of victimization, totaling 586,554 children. These alarming statistics highlight the ongoing issues within the system.
MST Services, renowned for its evidence-based programs for at-risk youth, is at the forefront of addressing these challenges through innovative, inclusive, and effective interventions tailored to the unique needs of vulnerable families and children.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
Substance Abuse,
Child Welfare,
evidence-based,
Agencies and Administrators
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The opioid crisis has left an indelible mark on countless families across the United States. With over 108,000 drug overdose deaths, the majority involving opioids, the epidemic has profound implications not only for public health but also for child welfare systems.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
Substance Abuse,
Child Welfare,
evidence-based,
foster care,
Agencies and Administrators
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Trauma-informed care recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and emphasizes the need for understanding, compassion, and empowerment in providing support to individuals with trauma and IDD.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
evidence-based,
Developmental Disability,
Agencies and Administrators,
Disability
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Tasmania Police has been recognised for its implementation of a program aimed at diverting at-risk youth from repeat offending.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
cultural responsiveness,
evidence-based,
Agencies and Administrators
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Therapy provides a nonjudgmental sanctuary where emotional wounds can begin to heal. Each person brings their culture, tradition, and identity, and as therapists, we have a moral and professional obligation to uphold cultural humility and responsibility for delivering treatment.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
cultural responsiveness,
evidence-based,
Agencies and Administrators
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Intellectual disability, often referred to as intellectual developmental disorder (IDD), encompasses a range of cognitive impairments affecting an individual's adaptive functioning and intellectual abilities. It's crucial to understand that intellectual disabilities aren't merely a singular characteristic but a diverse spectrum of challenges that can profoundly impact an individual's life.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
evidence-based,
Families,
Agencies and Administrators,
Disability
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When organizations implement evidence-based programs, communities thrive, families receive support, and young people feel empowered to reach their full potential. But reaping these transformative rewards requires resources, commitment, money, and more.
So, how do you secure funding for evidence-based programs?
From Medicaid to FFPSA funding and beyond, there's a whole world of financial support for programs aimed at improving lives, especially for young people and their families.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
Child Welfare,
evidence-based,
Families,
Agencies and Administrators,
Funding
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The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is historic legislation with a noble and critical goal. It prioritizes family preservation and the well-being of young people by decreasing the necessity for placing children in foster care.
The FFPSA expands how states can spend certain Social Security funds by allowing states to allocate funds to evidence-based practices and programs offering various treatment and prevention services to children and families in the child welfare system.
The FFPSA Clearinghouse categorizes these evidence-based programs across levels—the top rating being "well-supported." But what does this mean? Why does it matter? What are the benefits? And how can you select and implement a well-supported program?
We'll answer these questions to understand not just the "what" but the “why" behind the importance of well-supported services that can transform the lives of children and families.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
Child Welfare,
evidence-based,
Agencies and Administrators
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The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was created to protect and empower children in the welfare system.
While previously, states could only use certain Social Security funds to finance foster care, the FFPSA allows states to use these funds to provide parental training, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment for children and their families in the child welfare system. The FFPSA empowers families at risk of separation, thus reducing the need for children to be placed in foster care.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
evidence-based,
Family,
Agencies and Administrators,
Juvenile Justice
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Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a dynamic, evidence-based approach designed to address complex behavioral problems in young people. At its core, MST works within the ecological systems- family, peers, school, and community - influencing a young person's life.
By working within these systems, MST can support at-risk young people. This can be particularly important when a young person is faced with a difficult transition — for example, changing schools, adapting to a blended family structure, or transitioning home from placement or foster care.
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Topics:
Multisystemic Therapy,
evidence-based,
Family,
Parents,
Juvenile Justice