Building Systems of Care Primer

Building Systems of Care Primer
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Building systems of care is inherently a strategic process. Webster’s Dictionary defines strategic planning as “the science and art of mobilizing all forces—political, economic, financial, psychological—to obtain goals and objectives.” This terminology comes out of warfare! It assumes that there is clarity about goals and objectives. Creating that clarity and mobilizing “all forces” are key roles that system builders play. This document provides a strategic framework to support system builders in these roles by: Reviewing the history, values, principles, and operational characteristics of systems of care to create a context for system building: Exploring many of the functions that require structure in systems of care; Discussing examples and the pros and cons of various structural arrangements to promote improved outcomes for children, youth, and families involved, or at risk for involvement, in multiple systems; and • Describing and providing examples of effective system-building processes.