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Proposals for strengthening mental health services after foster care

1:29:21

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39 sec

Commissioner Dannhauser outlines specific proposals for strengthening the mental health service system for children after foster care, in response to Council Member Menin's question.

Suggestions include adding resources to providers and advocating for improved state funding
Discussion of challenges with current rate structures for certain services (CFTSS)
Proposal to invest in existing infrastructure and therapist capacity
Emphasis on both direct investment and advocacy for system improvements

Julie Menin

1:29:21

So how specifically do you propose to strengthen the system?

Jess Dannhauser

1:29:25

By adding resources to the providers, advocating with the the state to strengthen the rates there, it's been difficult for them to build out some of their CFTSS services.

1:29:37

These are, the kinds of services that are very accessible to young people, but the the rate structure has been difficult for providers to get it up.

1:29:46

And so whether the investment is into building on the therapists that they have there already and to strengthen that infrastructure.

1:29:56

Or if it's around advocacy, I think there's a a few ways we can get there.

Julie Menin

1:30:00

Okay.

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