Possible with Timeframe current funding resources Outcome Stakeholders Strategy Short Med Long going Yes No Strategy A: Partner with BSAS and MassHealth, DPH/BSAS, 4) Increased stable funds MassHealth to explore appropriate ICHH, ED of UHY available for supportive Medicaid-reimbursable tenancy Commission, MHSA services supports (CSPECH-like) for YYA Strategy B: Inventory state and federal funding streams for possible use to support programs and services and ED of UHY Commission, develop additional resources/funding MHSA streams, as needed, based on above assessment. Strategy A: Assess how current 5) Reduced number of bed outreach, shelter, and other YYA ED of UHY Commission, nights for young adults in access points are incorporating Shelters, COCs adult shelters statewide through diversion diversion practices Strategy B: Train providers in family and community engagement for the Consultant and UHY purpose of diversion to complement Commission and providers primary prevention efforts Strategy C: Develop and distribute best-practice guidelines and recommendations for serving YYA in ED of UHY Commission, adult shelters based on YABs, Shelters recommendations from youth, providers, and practices in other states Strategy D: Ensure all adult-shelters EOHHS, ICHH, UHY know local and regional Commission resources
Outcome Strategy Stakeholders Timeframe Possible with current funding resources Short Med Long Yes No 4) Increased stable funds available for supportive services Strategy A: Partner with BSAS and MassHealth to explore appropriate Medicaid-reimbursable tenancy supports (CSPECH-like) for YYA MassHealth, DPH/BSAS, ICHH, ED of UHY Commission, MHSA Strategy B: Inventory state and federal funding streams for possible use to support programs and services and develop additional resources/funding streams, as needed, based on above assessment. ED of UHY Commission, MHSA 5) Reduced number of bed nights for young adults in adult shelters statewide through diversion Strategy A: Assess how current outreach, shelter, and other YYA access points are incorporating diversion practices ED of UHY Commission, Shelters, COCs Strategy B: Train providers in family and community engagement for the purpose of diversion to complement primary prevention efforts Consultant and UHY Commission and providers Strategy C: Develop and distribute best-practice guidelines and recommendations for serving YYA in adult shelters based on recommendations from youth, providers, and practices in other states ED of UHY Commission, YABs, Shelters Strategy D: Ensure all adult-shelters know local and regional resources EOHHS, ICHH, UHY Commission going