What is CSoC?
Improving the behavioral and mental health of NH children, youth and families through a network of resources and support.
The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) began as a joint initiative between the Endowment for Health and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. CSoC’s mission continues to enhance an integrated and comprehensive service delivery system for children and youth with behavioral health needs – operating under the core values of family and youth-driven; community-based; culturally and linguistically competent; and trauma-informed. The model, called Collective Impact, requires a coalition with a common vision, continuous communications, shared activities, and a host organization to serve as the glue.
With these components in place, CSoC has been able to cut across sectors, professional groups and funding silos to improve the behavioral health of children, youth and their families in the Granite State.
FAST Forward / NH Wraparound
Families and Systems Together (FAST) Forward is New Hampshire’s version of a proven family-centered planning and care coordination process to support children and youth aged 5-21 with mental health or substance use concerns. FAST Forward is for families that have tried less intensive treatments or have complex situations requiring them to be involved in more than one “system” (such as special education, mental health, child protection, and juvenile justice). Wraparound helps the family and youth identify their strengths and needs. Then it brings together a team of helpers (including other family members and service providers) to support the family’s plan so the child can remain at home. FAST Forward was established in New Hampshire in 2012 and has helped hundreds of families support their children or youth.
