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How the Program Works
Each family is assigned a Community Support Case Manager who
provides intensive mental health services and support. With the
family, the PEP Connections case manager brings together people
invested in a child’s life to create and implement a plan
of care that will support the child and the family. These
highly experienced professionals take the lead in coordinating
a plan that builds on the child’s and the family’s
strengths. The plan is developed by an inter-system treatment
team that includes the child, the family, family support persons
(e.g. an involved uncle, a regular babysitter, etc.) and any professionals
who are actively working with the family, (e.g. DCFS Case Worker,
psychiatrist, school professionals, etc).
This plan builds on what is working in a child’s life and
emphasizes the family’s strengths. It identifies the
child's and family's needs, as well as the supports and services
necessary to meet those needs. This coordinated approach ensures
that everyone invested in the child’s life is on the same
page thereby eliminating confusion and encouraging success.
PEP Connections case managers think creatively and work collaboratively
with the family and other professionals. The goal is always
the same - to put needed supports in place to assist the child to
live successfully in the community and reach the highest quality
of life possible.
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