CT HB05067

Commissioners of Children and Families and Mental Health and Addiction Services must jointly report annually to designated committees and the Community Mental Health Strategy Board on child and youth transitions between the two departments, beginning July 1, 2011.

Report must include detailed descriptions of transition processes, number of eligible children and youth ages 14+, diagnostic issues, anticipated service needs through age 21, permanency plans, and budget implications for both departments.

Report must track transition timelines including average time from age 16 to referral, referral to acceptance for services, and referral to completion of written transition plans.

Report must document service denials by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, placement settings, involvement with criminal justice system, and outcomes for youth accepted for services through age 21.

Commissioners must identify barriers to meeting 30-day standards for referrals, eligibility determinations, transition plan development, and provision of clinically appropriate services.