SOCIAL SERVICES – CHILDREN’S SERVICES ACT DESCRIPTION The Children’s Services Act (CSA) was implemented by state legislation as a collaborative system of services and funding that is to be child-centered, family-focused, and community-based when addressing the strengths and needs of troubled and at-risk youth and their families. The CSA is administered by a City Council appointed board comprised of representatives from Social Services, Juvenile Court Services, the Community Services Board, the Health Department, Public Schools, the Police Department, a Private and Public Provider, and Parent Representative. The Department of Social Services serves as the fiscal agent and supervises the CSA Division staff.
CITY COUNCIL TARGET AREA Civic Engagement & Responsive City Services
FY 23 OBJECTIVES Maintain the average cost per day for CSA services at or below the average state cost per service. Schedule reviews of 95% of eligible participants within 30 days of receipt of appointment requests. Direct parental referrals to appropriate member agencies and/or facilitate intake through CSA office within 30 days of request. Continue partnering with Suffolk Public Schools to enhance attendance and behavior of children by participation of school representatives on CSA teams. Explore new community-based services and providers in order to expand these resources and reduce the number of children placed in residential care.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES Number of children receiving CSA services Average cost per day for CSA services
FY 21 Actual 70 $33,000
FY 22 Projected 72 $33,000
FY 23 Estimated 75 $34,000
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