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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)
  
• Talk to staff regarding FFP and potential team members and give the following to potential counselors:
  
  • Letter to Potential Counselors, Our Guiding Philosophy for FFP, Program Flow, and FAQ-Parents (from on-line Agency Packet)
    
• Call Michelle to schedule a consultation
  
• Confirm you have 1-2 counselors and 1-3 paraprofessionals 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.