Table of Contents - Department of Human Services
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and Stable Families resource guide, which is also a starting point. Method for measuring achievement: A comprehensive list <strong>of</strong><br />
county-by-county resources compiled and distributed via internet and hardcopy. Provisions for continual updating to be included.<br />
Activities have been directed toward gathering information currently available. Action for next quarter reporting: 1. A listing <strong>of</strong><br />
resources both in hard copy and via Internet will be compiled. 2. A county-by-county survey <strong>of</strong> available resources to be initiated. 3. A<br />
meeting with the United Way, other database maintainers and stakeholders will be initiated to determine the most effective and<br />
efficient manner to meet this goal. 4. Determination will be made as to how to best disseminate information to case managers.<br />
2 nd Quarter Report: The following resources are social services resources are on-line: Referral Central hosted by the Georgia<br />
Association for Homes and <strong>Services</strong> for Children (www.referralcentral.net ). This resource is a statewide database <strong>of</strong> First Placement<br />
Best Placement providers, Shelters, Family Preservation providers, counseling services, psychiatric hospitals, foster and group homes<br />
and other services. The complete Promoting Safe and Stable Families guide is available for on-line viewing at www.caresolutions.com<br />
. PSSF's service area covers the entire state with prevention, intervention, preservation, reunification and adoption services.<br />
Additionally, the Division <strong>of</strong> Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases has a comprehensive listing <strong>of</strong> its<br />
community service boards, private providers and health departments.<br />
CPRS is in the process <strong>of</strong> being revised. Meetings have been held with the developer to discuss amending the system to collect<br />
recommendations from the First Placement Best Placement Assessment and to determine how the recommendations are ultimately<br />
reflected in the case plan.<br />
3 rd Quarter Report: Revisions to the CPRS are underway and expected completion date is 12/03<br />
6 th Quarter Report: CPRS has been amended to include First Placement Best Placement functionality. A pilot county will be<br />
selected April 2004.<br />
BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT:<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> maintenance and continued development <strong>of</strong> the websites could present a barrier. Further, since the websites are hosted by<br />
contract (Care Solutions) and private providers (GAHSC) control <strong>of</strong> the content, frequency <strong>of</strong> updates, security and other Internet<br />
issues are outside <strong>of</strong> DHR control.<br />
2 nd Quarter Federal Response: WILL THIS IMPACT THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED OUTCOME IN<br />
THIS AREA?<br />
5 th Quarter Report: Yes, see request to withdraw this action step above.<br />
Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement<br />
Georgia <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Human</strong> Resources<br />
April, 2004 Quarter 6 – Work Plan O Page 8
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