system of care for rhode island's children, youth and families

APPENDIX H: COMPARISON CHART OF LEAD AGENCY CARE NETWORKS/CEDARR
FAMILY CENTERS/LOCAL COORDINATING COUNCILS
Lead Agency Care Networks CEDARR Family Centers LCC’s
Geographic Access Specified Geographic Areas Statewide, with requirement for local Specified Geographic Areas
accessibility
Target Population DCYF -defined populations: Families with children with special Families with children at significant
health care needs, i.e., with condition risk for or identified as seriously
or risk of condition requiring health emotionally disturbed.
or related services of a type or
amount beyond that required by
children generally.
! delinquents
! in custody for abuse/neglect
! voluntary due to behavioral
health needs requiring state
assistance
Presenting Needs ! wayward/disobedient
! at risk for out-of-home or out-ofcommunity
placement
Issues associated with special needs
unresolved. May include:
! Risk for out-of-home or out-ofcommunity
placement
! Difficulties within family support
system
! Need for specialty diagnosis;
more information re: condition
! Difficulties with current
services/services coordination
! Information /advocacy about
services, resources, programs’
various eligibility rules
! Problems associated with
transitions
Emotional or behavioral challenges
that significantly disrupts functioning
at home, school or in community
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