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First, I apologize for missing the meeting yesterday. I fully intended to be there. Unfortunately, something came up with on of the youth we work with in the Extended Foster Care program.
Oh, Matine and Anna....this is so incredible and music to my ears! I have dreamed of every school district having one person who worked with foster and kinship care children youth and
families as well as children youth and families eligible for McKinney-Vento services, and youth experiencing truancy and other attendance issues. These situations and circumstances
are so often connected. This could even be a person who could be shared between districts in close proximity like Port Townsend and Chimacum, as well as Brinnon and Quilcene.
As a former teacher and behavior interventionist, I believe we must serve the whole child, and the families who care for them, if there is any possibility of supporting the trauma-informed
learning process in our schools.
As you may know, every school district must have a person designated as the Foster Care Liaison. (RCW 28A.320.148 - Foster care liaison and building points of contact. Each school district
must designate a foster care liaison to: Facilitate district compliance with state and federal laws related to students in out-of-home care.) Unfortunately, in many districts, this
is a responsibility that is added to an already too long list of responsibilities.
McKinney-Vento Act <https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/access-opportunity-education/students-experiencing-homelessness/mckinney-vento-act> also requires that there is a liaison
designated in each district to facilitate and coordinate services for the children, youth and families who qualify for the services (a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment
and educational stability for homeless children and youth). The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as "individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence."
Finally, as I have watched youth involved in the truancy process, I have been struck by the 'truancy recidivism'. The court is not always the best place to discern the causes of truancy,
or provide well thought out ways to support school staff, and children, youth and families as they struggle with school attendance.
I am so encouraged by the recognition of the need for more funding for this vulnerable population and for the school staff that serve them under difficult circumstances and few resources.
If it is appropriate, this is something that I would like to be involved as the program rolls out in Jefferson County.
Thank you so much!
Take care,
Jenny
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On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 11:35 AM Anna McEnery <AMcEnery@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:AMcEnery@co.jefferson.wa.us> > wrote:
hello all, please see the info below about the Washington State Health Care Authority accessing 2.5 million to boost School-based services.
Thank you,
Anna Mc Enery
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Subject: FW: Washington State Health Care Authority receives $2.5 million to boost school-based services
Here’s the information that I shared at the end of the BHAC meeting that you can share out to the rest of the BHAC listserv.
Thanks,
Apple
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News release
For immediate release
Washington State Health Care Authority receives $2.5 million to boost school-based services
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), in partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), was awarded $2.5 million by the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve and expand school-based services <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.hca.wa.gov%2Fbillers-providers-partners%2Fprogram-informatio
n-providers%2Fschool-based-services/1/01000190983beb27-be0d20ed-9032-4967-a3f7-c6fbe24279f3-000000/zXfjrvG0QCvvqCIke6fgPWMjLShimQ45h_FOEwsOR4A=361> . The funds will be used to improve
student attendance, increase academic performance, and support overall well-being for students.
The grant includes $500,000 for the first year and an additional $1 million for both the second and third years. Washington is one of 18 states to receive grant funds totaling $50 million
to boost school-based services.
“HCA is honored to have been selected to provide federal capacity-building resources in partnership with schools and OSPI,” said HCA director Sue Birch. “This initiative builds on years
of health transformation investments, addressing not only medical needs but also the growing social needs of our school-aged children in Washington. Through the dedicated efforts of
the Medicaid school-based team and our integrated Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, we will enhance the support schools can offer to students still recovering from the impacts
of COVID, the opioid and fentanyl crisis, violence, and the widespread challenges of anxiety and depression. We are excited to strengthen the resilience and expand the opportunities
for Washington’s students, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive.”
Schools are unique locations to deliver needed health care services to children and youth, especially for those enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid) and the Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP). From preventive and behavioral health care to physical care, school-based services offer families and students convenient care from trusted partners where children learn
and grow. These services have a track record of advancing children’s health and improving educational outcomes.
HCA is planning community engagement activities for students and families, school districts, tribes, and other groups and partner agencies to improve and expand school-based services,
including improved student access to behavioral health services and supports.
CMS will partner with Washington to implement new requirements and opportunities described in the SBS guidance <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.medicaid.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffi
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published in 2023.
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