0555b664__Alcohol_and_Other_Drug_Issues__Program_Improvement_Plan__PIP_
[State] Delaware Substance abuse services were sufficiently available in several sites. Title IV-E Demonstration Waiver allows substance abuse workers to accompany DFS workers to homes. Primary healthcare providers must administer the child mental health/substance abuse component of the Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Testing (EPSDT) is for youth ages 0-20. Stakeholders reported gaps in services in several areas including substance abuse treatment Sussex County stakeholders and cases reviewed indicated that while there were sufficient outpatient substance abuse services, there was a lack of inpatient substance abuse services, mental health services for children and adults, independent living services, adoption support services, and services for adolescents with behavioral health needs. Focus groups all agreed that the lack of appropriate substance abuse treatment services is a serious problem. The review found that there was a lack of comprehensive assessments for children and families, including substance abuse issues. Training was in Substantial Conformity, yet stakeholders indicated a need for more in-service trainings including substance abuse. Substance abuse was not an identified training component for foster parents.
Will work to improve the sharing of information both to and from providers. Substance Abuse (SA) mentioned as a service that is not directly provided by DFS but works collaboratively with other agencies but has limited control over those services. Has MOA with DHSS focusing on evaluation and provision of SA services, will continue efforts to increase accessibility, improving the standard intake process and improving the collaboration between SA treatment agencies and DFS.
A Review of Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
Program Improvement Plan (PIP)