RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recent Policy Accomplishments
Successfully advocated for historic Countywide Maximum Allowance rate increases of 10.4% in FY 21-22 and 15% in FY 22-23, supported by ACHSA member data on the extent and impact of the extraordinary workforce crisis.
Actively engaged DMH in regular ongoing discussions and fiscal relief advocacy, leading to the formation of the DMH-provider CMA workgroup to collaboratively conduct fiscal planning for the L.A. County mental health system.
Led advocacy focused on the future of intensive children’s mental health services in L.A. County, including a detailed fiscal analysis of Wraparound examining the impact of case rate changes.
Successfully advocated for flexibility and reasonableness throughout the implementation of the DMH FSP redesign.
Liaised with State Departments to provide technical assistance to STRTPs transitioning to QRTPs in consideration of the IMD designation and led advocacy for Temporary Shelter Care Facilities to be excluded from the State’s IMD designation.
Launched newly established ACHSA TAY Subcommittee with an initial focus on TAY housing programs and fiscal advocacy on the THP-Plus rate.
Launched newly established ACHSA Prevention Committee and expanded ACHSA’s scope of work to include primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention services.
Spearheaded advocacy related to the inadequacy of the DCFS Family Preservation rate, resulting in rate increases for the current program and new solicitation, to better support access to high quality care for children and families.
Supported ISFC by expanding access to ISFC respite care to be provided by any approved resource parent, engaging in advocacy to increase ISFC caregiver recruitment, and enhancing ISFC messaging.
Successfully advocated to streamline and reduce administrative timeframes in the Resource Family Approval (RFA) process.
