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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.