Matrix of Interagency Programs Program Profiles
| Program Description: |
| Purpose/Mission of Program | To work with the Social Services Agency's Emergency Response services to reduce the need for protective custody and out of home placements by stabilizing and strengthening the family. |
| Target Population | Children/youth for whom a child abuse report has been made and the child/youth's unmet mental health needs contributed to the reported abuse. |
| Eligibility Requirements | At risk of becoming a dependent of the Orange County Juvenile Court; a child abuse report has been made; reported abuse is related to the child/youth's unmet mental health needs; most referrals come through the Child Abuse Registry |
| Income requirements | None |
| How referrals are made to the program | Most referrals are made by the Social Services Agency's Child Abuse Registry and Emergency Response Program. |
| Program Capacity | About 40 cases per year |
| Primary Services Provided | Consultation session; linkage/referral to mental health and education services, support services, advocacy services, respite care, Supportive and Therapeutic Options Program (STOP), and other services as appropriate. |
| Contact Information: |
| Name, phone, email | Sandy Brown Phone: 714-380-8399 Email: MDCT.InBox@ssa.co.orange.ca.us |
