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Agency Checklist for Starting FFP
Basic checklist for agency start up of FFP- some items may not apply
Throughout this process, please feel free to contact Michelle or HF with questions or clarification needs.
Agency Checklist for Starting FFP
Basic checklist for agency start up of FFP- some items may not apply
- Read website for information regarding Healthy Foundations, FFP and Michelle
- Read over all the documents in the Agency Packet (on website/Agency page)
- Talk to staff regarding FFP and potential SUT members (have them read the agency packet above)
- Call Michelle to schedule a consultation
- Confirm you have 1-2 counselors (and 1-3 paraprofessionals--optional) for your Special Units Teams (SUT)
- Request Proposal for FFP from Michelle for your specific agency
- Look over Proposal for FFP
- Approval for funding for FFP program from agency stakeholders
- Sign Program and Services Agreement and Proposal
- Determine logistics and process for agency use of FFP
- Intake process confirmed
- Billing codes and approval
- Progress note system for SUT
- Data/outcome measures for FFP to be shared with Healthy Foundations
- Agency contract (including tax info) with Michelle/Healthy Foundations for agreed services
- Set up timeline for training - must be 4 consecutive days (counselors review assigned training module each day prior to 2-hour afternoon call with Michelle)
- Set date for in-person safety/de-escalation training with Michelle
- Payment as agreed on invoice (checks to Healthy Foundations)
- Include lead counselors’ names and copy of counselors’ licenses with payment
- Arrange Agency Overview training with entire agency (if possible)
- Confirm when agency will start intake with families
Throughout this process, please feel free to contact Michelle or HF with questions or clarification needs.