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Best Practices

The Office of Comprehensive Services is providing an opportunity for localities to submit their CSA "Best Practices" on an ongoing basis. Additionally, localities can access the locality submitted "Best Practices" from the CSA "Best Practices" Support Page.

Review Schedule and Process:

At least four times annually, a locality’s "Best Practices" will be spotlighted on the "CSA web page". The CSA Training Advisory Group (TAG), which is composed of state and local CSA stakeholders, will assist in the determination of which locality should be spotlighted.

What is a "Best Practice?":

A "Best Practice" is a process, technique or innovative use of resources that has a proven record of success in demonstrating notable improvement in quality, performance, costs or other measurable factors related to the administration of the CSA. Innovative local government CSA activities that enhance community flexibility in the use of funds, encourage public and private partnerships, increase interagency collaboration and help to identify and intervene early with at-risk children are among areas where best practices may be found.

Review CSA Locality Submitted "Best Practices":

Review CSA Best Practices by clicking on the categories listed below:

• Funding
• Access to Services
• Prevention and Early Intervention
• Case Management
• Collaboration
• Family Involvement
• Utilization Management
• Training
• Placement
• Co-Payment and Support

Submit a CSA "Best Practice"

"Best Practices" Resources:

The Promising Practices Network (PPN) web site highlights programs and practices that credible research indicates are effective in improving outcomes for children, youth and families.

The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practices (CECP) web site highlights improving services for children and youth with emotional problems, helping communities create schools that promote emotional well being, effective instruction and safe learning.

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