Coordinated Services

TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITTEE MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 TAYLOR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (BOARD ROOM) Call Meeting to Order: Chair, Amber Fallos, called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm. Members Present: Amber Fallos, Jean Nuernberger, Taylor Reinhardt, Kylie Weiler, Lori Willner, Lisa Carbaugh, Jon Dallman, and Peggy Kellnhofer. Members Absent: Jacob Borman and Jen Meyer. Other Attendees: (for all or a portion of the meeting) Jenn Arndt. Approve the Agenda: LISA CARBAUGH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 13 ITEMS. JEAN NUERNBERGER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve Minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting: LISA CARBAUGH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 9 , 2024 MEETING. PEGGY KELLNHOFER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Input: None. CST Initiative Coordinator’s Report: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator , explained that the current CST enrollment is at zero participants. One participant was successfully discharged within this reporting period . One participant was screened for CST eligibility but failed to meet enrollment criteria. CST Supplemental Funding Performance Report: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, went over the CST Supplemental Funding Performance Report. The funding was used to update a shared meeting space, to offer an inclusive, sensory -friendly environment for youth, children, and families. Administrative Reviews: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, updated that he will be attending the CFS Administrative Reviews that are held once per month to review out -of-home placements. His attendance will be to identify any potential gaps in service that CST could fill. This initiative is a part of the 2025 CST workplan to reduce out-of-home placements. 2025 CST Application Approved: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained to the committee that the application has been approved and will move forward in 2025. Committee Consolidation : Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained consolidation of the CST Committee and CCOP Committee will take place in 2025. This will be a cost savings for both programs and will be a more efficient utilization of time. Mr. Reinhardt has evaluated committee representation requirements for both programs and has been in touch with committee members. Coordinating Committee Support Event: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, participated in a Coordinating Committee Interview Project with White Pine Consulting Services recently. This event was held to help counties improve committee participation, engagement, and retention. Mr. Reinhardt asked the members for their input on how the CST Committee’s purpose can be more advocative. School involvement, parent involvement, and understanding children’s needs were all suggestions. New Business : Amber Fallos, Director, Black River Industries, Inc. updated that they just re - opened their store and approximately 20 -30 people are utilizing this store each day. This has increased jobs and their ability for training. Schedule Meeting Dates in 2025 : It was agreed that the CST Committee would continue to meet quarterly in 2025. The next CST Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Adjourn: A MOTION WAS MADE BY JON DALLMAN TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY LISA CARBAUGH. THE MOTION CARRIED. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 12:26 pm. Handouts distributed: September 9, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes, December 2024 Taylor County Coordinated Services Team Initiative Enrollment Status Report , Coordinated Services Team Supplemental Funding Performance Report , CST Coordinating Committee Interview Project Follow-up Slides. Respectfully submitted, Jenn Arndt TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITTEE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 TAYLOR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (BOARD ROOM) Call Meeting to Order: Chair, Amber Fallos, called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm. Members Present: Amber Fallos, Jean Nuernberger, Taylor Reinhardt, Jacob Borman, Kylie Weiler, Lori Willner, Lisa Carbaugh, and Peggy Kellnhofer. Via Zoom: Jon Dallman. Members Absent: Jen Meyer. Other Attendees: (for all or a portion of the meeting) True Lor, Lexi Hraby, Jenn Arndt. Approve the Agenda: JEAN NUERNBERGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 13 ITEMS. LISA CARBAUGH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve Minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting: LISA CARBAUGH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 6, 2024 MEETING. KYLIE WEILER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Comment: None. CST Initiative Coordinator’s Report: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained that current CST enrollment remains at 1 participant. Mid-Year Program Performance Report: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, went over the DCTS Program Performance Report that was submitted to the State for the first six months of 2024. 2025 CST County Application: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, presented the DCTS Annual Grant/Contract Application for 2025. The total budget amount requested will once again be $60,000.00. Ms. Fallos asked if enrollment numbers impact funding from the State. Mr. Reinhardt confirmed that enrollment does not affect funding. 2025 CST County Budget: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, presented the CST Summary Line-Item Budget, Part 1 and CST Line-Item Detail Budget, Part 2. Mr. Reinhardt highlighted that the majority of CST funds are allocated to Consumer/Family Reimbursement and staff wages/fringe benefits. Student Service Meetings: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained that Jacob Borman, Youth Services Lead, will be attending monthly Student Service meetings within the Medford Area School District. These meetings will be a way to collaborate, increase accessibility, and hopefully generate more CST referrals. Mr. Dallman expressed interest in trying something similar within the Rib Lake School District. Committee Consolidation: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained he is looking to consolidate the CST Committee and CCOP Committee for 2025. This will be a cost savings for both programs. Mr. Reinhardt will evaluate committee representation requirements for both programs and be in touch with each current committee member individually. Coordinating Committee Support Event, September 26 th, 1 -4 PM: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, participated in a Coordinating Committee Support Discussion with White Pine Consulting Services recently. White Pine Consulting will be developing workshops and/or learning collaboratives to support County efforts to improve committee participation, engagement, and retention. The first workshop will be held in-person or virtually on September 26th from 1-4 pm. Mr. Reinhardt requested that if anyone attends they let him know so that he can update the Mid-Year Program Performance Report accordingly. New Business: None. Meeting Dates 2024: • December 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm Adjourn: A MOTION WAS MADE BY LISA CARBAUGH TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY JEAN NUERNBERGER. THE MOTION CARRIED. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 12:33 pm. Handouts distributed : May 6, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes, September 2024 Taylor County Coordinated Services Team Initiative Enrollment Status Report, DCTS Program Performance Report, DCTS Annual Grant/Contract Application, CST Summary Line-Item Budget, Part 1, CST Line-Item Detail Budget, Part 2. Respectfully submitted, Jenn Arndt TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITTEE MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 TAYLOR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (BOARD ROOM) Call Meeting to Order: Vice Chair, Jean Nuernberger, called the meeting to order at 12:01 pm. Members Present: Jean Nuernberger, Taylor Reinhardt, Jacob Borman, Kylie Weiler, Jason Lang, and Peggy Kellnhofer. Via Zoom: Lori Willner. Members Absent: Amber Fallos, Lisa Carbaugh, Jon Dallman, Jen Meyer. Other Attendees: (for all or a portion of the meeting) True Lor, Suzanne Stanfley, Jenn Arndt. Approve Minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting: KYLIE WEILER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 5, 2024 MEETING. JASON LANG SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve the Agenda: PEGGY KELLNHOFER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 9 ITEMS. KYLIE WEILER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Comment: None. CST Initiative Coordinator’s Report: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained that current CST enrollment remains at 1 participant. One new referral has been received. Student Service Meetings – Memorandum of Understanding: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained that he and Jacob Borman, Youth Services Lead, have recently met with social workers from the Medford Area School District to discuss how to better integrate CST within the school systems. From those meetings, it was decided that Mr. Borman would attend Student Services Team Meetings. Mr. Reinhardt presented an updated Coordinated Services Team Initiative Interagency Partnership Agreement, highlighting updates regarding protected health information and the screening process. JEAN NUERNBERGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATED CST INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. JASON LANG SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. CST Supplemental Funding: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained that the State has $120 thousand in supplemental funding, and Taylor County submitted a grant application. The CST Program was awarded $5,378 and these funds will be used to create a sensory-friendly room at TCHSD. New Business: None. Meeting Dates 2024: • September 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm • December 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm Adjourn: A MOTION WAS MADE BY PEGGY KELLNHOFER TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY KYLIE WEILER. THE MOTION CARRIED. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 12:15 pm. Handouts distributed : February 5, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes, May 2024 Taylor County Coordinated Services Team Initiative Enrollment Status Report, CST Interagency Partnership Agreement. Respectfully submitted, Jenn Arndt TAYLOR COUNTY CST COORDINATING COMMITTEE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 TAYLOR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (BOARD ROOM) Call Meeting to Order: Chair, Amber Fallos, called the meeting to order at 12:08 pm. Members Present: Jean Nuernberger, Taylor Reinhardt, Jacob Borman, Lori Willner, Lisa Carbaugh, and Julie Clarkson. Via Zoom: Amber Fallos and Jon Dallmann. Members Absent: Kylie Weiler, Jason Lang, Michelle Cahoon, Jen Meyer. Other Attendees: (for all or a portion of the meeting) Jenn Arndt. Approve Minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting: JEAN NUERNBERGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 4, 2023 MEETING. JULIE CLARKSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Approve the Agenda: JULIE CLARKSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONTAINING 9 ITEMS. LORI WILLNER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Public Comment: None. CST Initiative Coordinator’s Report: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained that current CST enrollment remains at 1 participant. This participant is also being served through the CCS Program and will transition out of CST within the next three months. CST Performance Report, July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, presented the DCTS Program Performance Report for the time period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Goal 1: Ensuring reporting to track program performance, was reviewed. Goal 2: Enrollment, was reviewed. The CST Coordinator and Initiative Coordinator attended the Children Come First Conference and the CST Coordinator also attended the Wraparound Fundamentals Workshop for Care Coordinators and Service Facilitators. There were two teens in the CST Program during this reporting period, one of which successfully transitioned in August. Goal 3: System Development, was reviewed, specifically Objective 2. Moving forward, if criteria is met, youth will likely only be enrolled in CST; dual enrollments will be limited. Goal 4: Effectiveness and Impact, was reviewed. One CST participant transitioned off a court order and continued to work with CST until they graduated high school. Discharge from CST occurred in early summer and the former participant continues to do well. Mental Health Statistical Improvement Program (MHSIP) Survey Results: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, explained the surveys were administered via email, self -administered mail survey, and phone interview. With this, there was very little increase in responses. CST Subcommittee Minutes: Taylor Reinhardt, CST Initiative Coordinator, presented the meeting minutes from the CST Subcommittee meeting that was held on January 24, 2024. The purpose of this meeting was to help redefine the scope of the CST Initiative to maximize program potential and mitigate negative outcomes for children and families engaged in two or more systems of care. During this meeting, four priorities were discussed: Priority #1 -Identify gaps in services & funding for children and families. Priority #2 - Establish Target Groups for children involved in two or more systems of care. Priority #3 – Identify creative interventions and resources that can be funded through the CST initiative. Priority #4 – How to integrate CST into County School Districts. Questions were asked and discussion was had. The plan is to reconvene in early March. Meeting Dates 2024: • May 6, 2024 • September 9, 2024 • December 2, 2024 Adjourn: A MOTION WAS MADE BY JEAN NUERNBERGER TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY LISA CARBAUGH. THE MOTION CARRIED. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 12:31 pm. Handouts distributed: December 4, 2023 Draft Meeting Minutes, January 2024 Taylor County Coordinated Services Team Initiative Enrollment Status Report, CST Performance Report, July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023, January 24, 2024 Coordinated Services Team Subcommittee Meetings Minutes. Respectfully submitted, Jenn Arndt