Community Based Care (CBC) is a child welfare model that has been implemented in Texas as a way to improve outcomes for children in foster care. CBC is a collaborative approach that involves a network of providers working together to provide support and services to children and families. In this blog post, we’ll explore what CBC is, how it works, and how EMPOWER is making a difference in Texas.
What is Community Based Care?
Community Based Care is a model of child welfare that focuses on creating a comprehensive network of services and supports to meet the needs of children and families. Under CBC, a single entity is responsible for coordinating and delivering all child welfare services in a specific geographic area. This entity, known as the lead agency, works with a network of providers to ensure that children and families receive the services and support they need to thrive.
How Does Community Based Care Work?
Under the CBC model, the lead agency is responsible for managing the entire child welfare system within a geographic area. This includes providing case management services, recruiting and training foster families, coordinating services with healthcare providers, and overseeing the delivery of all other services and supports needed by children and families.
The lead agency works closely with a network of providers to ensure that all services and supports are provided in a coordinated and effective manner. Providers in the network may include:
Foster care agencies
Residential treatment centers
Mental health providers
Substance abuse treatment providers
Educational providers
Medical providers
By working together, the providers in the network can provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to meet the needs of children and families.
How EMPOWER is Making a Difference in Texas
EMPOWER is a nonprofit organization that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families in Texas. EMPOWER is a lead agency in the CBC model and is responsible for coordinating and delivering all child welfare services in a specific geographic area.
EMPOWER works with a network of providers to ensure that all services and supports are provided in a coordinated and effective manner. EMPOWER provides case management services, recruits and trains foster families, coordinates services with healthcare providers, and oversees the delivery of all other services and supports needed by children and families.
EMPOWER is also committed to promoting family preservation and reunification.
EMPOWER works with families to identify the root causes of their involvement with the child welfare system and provides services and supports to help address these issues. By addressing the underlying issues, EMPOWER is able to help families create a stable and supportive home environment, which is essential for ensuring the well-being of children.
Community Based Care is a model of child welfare that focuses on creating a comprehensive network of services and supports to meet the needs of children and families. Under this model, a single entity is responsible for coordinating and delivering all child welfare services in a specific geographic area. EMPOWER is a nonprofit organization that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families in Texas. As a lead agency in the CBC model, EMPOWER is working to create a comprehensive network of services and supports to meet the needs of children and families in their community. By working together, providers in the network can provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to meet the needs of children and families, and promote family preservation and reunification. If you would like to learn more about EMPOWER and their work in the community, please contact us!
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