The Catalyst Center, in partnership with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), provides no-cost technical assistance (TA) to support counties, Tribal partners, and providers in strengthening services for children and youth with individualized complex care needs.
Our Technical Assistance is designed to strengthen partnerships across systems. We aim to be youth-centered and trauma-informed with TA that is responsive, collaborative, practical and solution-focused while grounded in current policy and best practices.
Email youth@catalyst-center.org to learn more.
Who Can Request Technical Assistance?
County child welfare agencies
County behavioral health partners
Probation departments
Tribes with a Title IV-E Agreement
Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs)
Foster Family Agencies (FFAs)
Community-based organizations supporting children and youth
Post-permanency families
Resource Parents
Community Members
Need support with consultation, resources or services for a youth with complex needs? The YRW provides collaborative consultation with subject matter experts to assist with:
Partner with our team to strengthen organizational practices and improve outcomes for youth in congregate care settings. Support may include.
Technical assistance is available to help counties and providers understand and implement California's Presumptive Transfer requirements. Support may include:
Receive consultation on topics including:
CCCPP is a CDSS-administered pilot supporting selected counties to build and test a continuum of crisis services for children and youth with the most complex behavioral health needs, reducing reliance on out-of-state placements, emergency departments, and unplanned placement moves. We provide implementation-focused technical assistance to pilot counties and their partners.
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THE CATALYST CENTER
2201 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: 916-449-2273
Email: youth@catalyst-center.org