Thank you for your interest in obtaining the Decision
Support Model (DSM) level distribution for your agency. Before submitting your
request, we first ask that you review the
linked
Integrated Practice – Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (IP-CANS) and
LCA overview flyer
to familiarize yourself with how the DSM illustrates the
distributions of need and strengths for children, youth and Non-Minor
Dependents (NMD)’s in foster care in your county. Additionally, we recommend
you view the
informational video presented by Dr. John Lyons (Director of the Center for Innovation
in Population Health) which describes how IP-CANS data can translate into
person centered supports and services.
Only counties can request their own DSM level distributions.
To receive meaningful DSM level distributions,
please ensure the IP-CANS for your county are current and up to date in
CARES-Live. CDSS receives the IP-CANS data required to conduct the DSM group
distributions from CARES-Live. Child Welfare Agencies are required to enter completed
IP-CANS in accordance with
ACL 21-27.
Once you’ve completed the
steps above and verified your IP-CANS are entered into CARES-Live, please
submit your request for the DSM level distributions using this link:
IP-CANS Decision Support Model County Distribution Request Form
(alchemer.com)
*Notice: The DSM level distribution should not be used to inform county level fiscal policy. The findings are only intended to inform current trends within the population.
CDSS is capturing requests in the order received and will coordinate with the point of contact identified once your analysis is ready. If you have any questions, please email the Integrated Services Unit at CWScoordination@dss.ca.gov
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