RD433 - Regional and Statewide Training Regarding the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) - December 2013


Executive Summary:
The mission of the Office of Comprehensive Services (OCS) is to facilitate a collaborative system of services and funding that is child centered, family focused, and community based when addressing the strengths and needs of troubled and at-risk youth and their families in the Commonwealth of Virginia. To support this mission, OCS develops and implements annually a robust training plan. In accordance with the 2013 training plan, the following activities were implemented:

• The 2nd Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference, "20/20: Celebrating 20 Years with Focus for Success," was provided for an audience of 477 participants. Individual training sessions are summarized on pages 4 and 5 of this report.

Participant Summary:

120 out of 131 localities were represented

State agency participants: 37
Local CSA Staff (Coordinator/UR Specialist/Other): 125
Family Assessment and Planning Team Members: 107
Community Policy and Management Team Members: 98
Local agency case managers/supervisors: 35
Private Providers (registrants & sponsors): 51
Other: Advocate, Parent, Child Organization: 24

• Twenty-two regional and stakeholder trainings were provided to 925 participants. Training topics, dates, and participant numbers are summarized on pages 2 and 3 of this report.

• Online training materials were made available through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Knowledge Center.

• Site-based technical assistance was provided per requests of local and regional CSA stakeholders.

• Online "Ask OCS Help Desk" was maintained.