18 MAC Pt. 310, R. 1.5

Continuum of Care – All Partner Providers are required to be a part of the MDCPS Continuum of Care (“CoC”), which serves as a network of partnering agencies that work collectively to ensure that children are protected and are provided with a wide range of family centered services that meets their needs at any level of involvement with the child protection system.  As a part of the Continuum of Care, each Partner Provider commits to its designated service role (according to contract) within the CoC and is required to engage in evidenced based practices that promote physical and psychological safety, shared parenting, a culture of trauma awareness, and actively collaborate with MDCPS regarding youth admissions and discharge transitions.  As Continuum of Care members, Partner Providers agree to work diligently to ensure that youth are not denied admission and/or discharge based upon agreed contract criteria.  Partner Providers will actively coordinate with MDCPS and other members of the CoC regarding referrals, admissions, discharges, placement transitions and aftercare recommendations / services.  Partner Providers will also be required to actively participate in the Congregate Care Provider Scorecard Bi-Annual Review.