CBHI System of Care: Core Values and Guiding Principles

Current best practices for serving children and youth with significant mental health needs are based on “System of Care (SOC) Principles and Values.”  These were developed through decades of advocacy by families and youth, community-based practitioners, researchers, and policymakers at the local, state and national levels. First, this course will provide the history and social context of the development of SOC Principles and Values and the resulting evidence-based model for care coordination, High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW). Second, the, students will hear from current senior clinicians working in the context of Massachusetts’ Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) services as they reflect on using these principles and values to partner with youth and families to meet their needs and achieve their hopes.

After completing this module, you will be able to…

• Describe the values and principles of Systems of Care (SOC).
• List why SOC was developed and who developed it.
• Explain how SOC has evolved over time.
• Discuss how SOC improves services for children, youth, and families.
• Apply SOC principles in your daily work.
• Demonstrate family-driven and youth-guided practices.