County probation departments will have new requirements for the upcoming implementation of the Permanent Foster Care Rate Structure. If you would like to dive deeper to learn more about the high fidelity Integrated-Practice Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (IP-CANS) implementation that will go into effect July 1st, this is the breakout session you don’t want to miss. This session will share a high-level overview of IP-CANS, provide information to help counties prepare for the operation of the tiered rate structure, and attendees will learn how to incorporate the IP-CANS into Child and Family Team meetings to better support youth and families.

SPEAKERS:

• Daniel Wilson, Chief, Integrated Practice and Resource Development Section, California Department of Social Services
• Emily Smallson, Project Manager, The Children and Family Services Division, California Department of Social Services
• Dana Androsky, Analyst, Integrated Services Unit, California Department of Social Services
• Chris Van Orden, Senior Probation Officer, Napa County Probation

SLIDES:

• ACL 25-10 Updated Requirements IP-CANS Tool and CFTs
• CDSS IP-CANS_ CFT PPT
• ACL 18-81 - IP-CANS