Resources, Forms & Trainings

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This 8-minute video provides county perspectives on the process of rolling out Family First independent assessments.

PDF slides of the the presentation that introduces basic components of FFPSA implementation in Colorado.

The plan calls for additional funding, innovation, workforce development, outreach, marketing efforts, and deep partnerships through coalition building in order to build this expanded capacity. Implementation of the recommendations that follow will be done in coordination with local, state and federal government; elected leaders; local communities; families; advocates; funders; researchers; and all other interested partners.

This 1 hour and 14 minute video is a recording of the “Welcome and Plenary Session” of the 2021 Colorado Convening on Children, Youth and Families. In this panel discussion different experts discuss the importance of putting families first.

This town hall recording is 1 hour and 45 minutes and includes information on Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) and Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs) among other topics.

}Recorded Video of the 2021 Convening Overview of Family First presentation to all judical and legal community partners

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This report summarizes a proposal of Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) that strengthens and expands the safety net system that provides behavioral health services to individuals with severe behavioral health disorders, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

This 2-page fact sheet provides basic information on the relationship between Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) and Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs) as they relate to Family First.

This 4-minute video introduces the Family First Candidacy tipsheet.