Why does Mental Health Matter?
Mental
health is a vital component of our overall health
and well-being. Everything we do to promote good mental
health in ourselves and our children contributes to a more
healthy, balanced, productive, happy life.
Healthy social and emotional development means that a child
or youth can identify, regulate and express emotion, form
close and secure relationships, and explore their environment
and learn.
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What
is a System of Care?
A
system of care is not a program - it is a philosophy of how
care should be provided to children and youth. It is an approach
to the provision of services that acknowledges the importance
of family and other caregivers, school and community, and
seeks to promote the full potential of every child and youth
by addressing their physical, social, emotional, intellectual,
cultural, and linguistic needs.
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Systems of Care Core Principles:
~ Family Driven
~ Child-Centered
~ Youth Guided
~ Culturally and Linguistically Competent
~ Community Based
~ Strength Based
~ Uses Evidence Based and
Best Practice Models
~ Multi Agency Collaboration
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