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Pacific Clinics delivers high-quality behavioral health and social services to advance health equity and well-being for children, adults and families. Learn more about our life-affirming services offered on-site, at home, virtual and in the community.

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Support Services offer various programs to address social determinants of health, including housing and employment coaching and placement, among other critically needed services.

Build your understanding of California’s child welfare system and learn how Enhanced Care Management (ECM) providers can coordinate more responsive, informed care for children, youth and families. 

This free, on-demand course was developed by Pacific Clinics in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). 

No payment or enrollment application is required. After clicking the link, enter your name and email address when prompted.

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Course Overview

Strengthen Your Understanding of Child Welfare and ECM

Children and youth involved in child welfare often receive services from multiple agencies, care teams and community providers. Effective ECM requires an understanding of these interconnected systems and the distinct experiences of the children and families navigating them. 

The 6-hr course introduces the California child welfare system, the services available to children, youth, and families involved in foster care, and the role ECM providers can play in coordinating whole-person care. 

Through eleven self-paced sections, participants explore foundational concepts, service-delivery frameworks, and practical scenarios that demonstrate care coordination in action. 

Course format: Online and self-paced 
Cost: Free 
Availability: On demand 
Continuing education: This course does not provide continuing education credits. 

Who Should Take This Course

This training was developed primarily for professionals providing Enhanced Care Management to children and youth involved in child welfare. 

It may also be useful for:  

  • Lead care managers and care coordinators
  • Managed care plan staff
  • Child welfare professionals
  • Behavioral health and health care providers
  • Community-based service providers
  • Professionals supporting foster youth and families

No previous child welfare experience is required. 

From Understanding the System to Coordinating Care

After completing this course, participants will have a stronger foundational understanding of: 

  • Overview of the Child Welfare System
  • Experiences and Needs of Foster Youth and Families
  • The Katie A. Lawsuit and its Settlement
  • Integrated Core Practice Model
  • Integrated Practice-Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths
  • Child and Family Teams
  • Information Sharing
  • Specialty Mental Health and Substance Use Services
  • Supports Available for Foster Youth
  • Enhanced Care Management for Children and Youth in Child Welfare
  • Beyond Care Coordination

 

The final section follows three youth in foster care with different complex needs, at various ages, and stages of placement; and demonstrates how ECM providers can apply the seven core services to medical, behavioral health, developmental, educational, housing and social needs. 

Access the Free Course

  1. Visit the following link: Pacific Clinics Training Institute – CWS Free Course 
  2. Enter your name and email address on the course introduction screen.  
  3. Enjoy this free resource provided by Pacific Clinics in partnership with DHCS

No payment is required.

Please note: This course is offered as a free educational resource and does not provide continuing education credits, professional certification or academic credit. 

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About Pacific Clinics Training Institute

Pacific Clinics Training Institute provides training and professional development designed to strengthen the behavioral health and human services workforce. Our courses combine subject-matter expertise with practical tools professionals can apply in their work with individuals, families and communities.