Community Action for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST)Initial Grantee MeetingAshland United Methodist ChurchColumbia, SC
August 9, 2010
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What is CAST?SC’s chosen name for it’s
Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG)◦Five year project◦Worth over $10 million to the state◦SC is a cohort IV state
SC is an early leader in cohort IV!
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What is the SPF SIG?one of SAMHSA's infrastructure
grant programs
help grantees build a solid foundation
cooperative agreement = significant government involvement
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Purpose of the SPF SIGprevent the onset and reduce the
progression of substance abuse, including childhood and underage drinking
reduce substance abuse-related problems in communities
build prevention capacity and infrastructure at the State/Tribal and community levels
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Purpose of the SPF SIGexpand an existing or build a new
Substance Abuse Prevention infrastructure that can be sustained
Prevention ◦ SAMHSA will not support Substance Abuse
Treatment or Mental Health services with these funds
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SPF SIG Cohorts I - IVCohort I – 21 granteesCohort II – 5 granteesCohort III – 16 grantees (5 tribes)Cohort IV – 25 grantees (7 tribes)
Total States/Territories = 55 grantees
Total Tribes = 12 grantees
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Core Principles of the SPF SIG
• Use of the SPF• Data-driven outcomes-based
prevention• Community level efforts funded by
the SPF SIG must include all five steps of the SPF• At least 85% of the total grant award
must go toward local level efforts• Grantees are required to implement
evidence-based programs, practices and policies
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Core Principles of the SPF SIG (Cont’d)
In SC, the County is the local unit of interest and analysis
The SPF SIG is built on a community-based approach to prevention and a series of implementation principles that can be operationalized at the State and Local Levels
Public Health Approach
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Public Health Model
ENVIRONMENTHOST
AGENT
Strategic Prevention Framework
5 step processWork happening in steps simultaneously
Cultural competence and sustainability integral
SPF model is a system of change
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CSAPCAST State staffRegional Capacity Coaches
(RCCs)County CAST CoordinatorDesignated CAST Coalition
Roles
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Roles of CSAPProvide federal oversight of SPF SIGs
Work with states to ensure compliance with the collaborative agreement
Offer technical assistance and training◦Center for Applied Prevention
Technology (CAPT) is national TA and training provider for states
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Roles of CAST State StaffProvide statewide oversight and
evaluation of CAST Maintain timely communication
with CSAP Project Officers Inform SC Governor’s Council on
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment on progress in the implementation of CAST
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Roles of CAST State Staff•Work with Regional Capacity Coaches (RCCs) • Ensure they have TA, training, and support• Coordinate training opportunities
• Create guidance documents and templates for counties• Attend national trainings and meetings
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Roles of CAST State StaffMaintain reporting systems and track progress on deliverables◦Make the process as easy as possible
◦Monitor for success
Roles of RCCsSupport county CAST coordinators so
that they are able to provide sufficient guidance to the local coalition
Maintain regular contact with counties to ensure they are making adequate progress
Maintain regular contact with CAST state staff
Roles of RCCs• Provide technical assistance and training
needed to help counties implement the SPF model
• Attend state and national trainings and meetings recommended for providing optimal assistance to counties
• Building relationships is essential in the implementation of the SPF
• Primary focus will be placed on addressing the needs of the funded counties
Roles of County CAST Coordinator
Provide guidance to CAST affiliated or soon to be developed county coalition to help ensure successful implementation of the SPF model
Attend state and national trainings and meetings recommended for providing optimal support to county CAST coalitions
Roles of County CAST Coordinator
In some cases:
◦Work with partners to rebuild, reorganize, or refocus an existing coalition to support CAST objectives
◦Work with partners to develop an entirely new coalition to support CAST goals and objectives
Coalitions must have a countywide scope
Roles of County CAST Coordinator
Help coalition gain and maintain it’s focus on reaching CAST goals and objectives
Offer assistance and support to
coalition◦RCCs will work with you toward this
end
Guide coalition through the implementation of the SPF process
Roles of County CAST Coordinator
Maintain regular communication with their RCCs
Communicate any concerns or questions to RCCs promptly
Be responsive to RCCs’ offers of assistance and training as needed
“Remember, you are not CASTaways on some deserted island!!!”
Roles of County CAST Coordinator
Maintain regular contact with CAST state staff
Be available for state site visits
Submit all deliverables, including monthly and quarterly reports in a timely manner
Roles of Designated CAST Coalition
Maintain regular contact with County CAST Coordinator
Attend state and national trainings and meetings recommended for ensuring successful SPF implementation in their county◦ Roles may vary from coalition to coalition
Work with County CAST Coordinator to submit deliverables
Roles of Designated CAST Coalition
Complete a comprehensive needs assessment
Build the capacity of the county to address priority issues
Complete a county strategic plan
Lead implementation efforts throughout the life of CAST and into the future, making adjustments as shown to be needed through ongoing evaluation
Sustainability and Cultural Competency
Remember that sustainability and cultural competency are at the heart of the SPF
Both should be considered as you work on each step
Both vital to short term and long term success of SPF implementation
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Deliverables Timeline and Forms
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One Time Only DeliverablesCAST Acceptance Letter – August 2, 2010Initial Grantee Meeting – August 9, 2010
◦quarterly meetings to follow in future monthsStaffing Report – October 1, 2010Needs Assessment Plan – October 22,
2010County Capacity Plan – December 17,
2010Strategic Action Plan – March 25, 2010
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Bi-Annual DeliverablesCLI
◦Part I due November 1, 2010◦Part II due May 1, 2011
This information will be entered online in SAMHSA’s Prevention Management Reporting and Training System
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Quarterly Deliverables◦Quarterly Coalition Status Report
October 22, 2010 January 14, 2011 April 15, 2011
◦Quarterly Grantee Meetings November 4, 2010 February 3, 2011 May 5, 2011
◦Quarterly Grantee Meetings to take place at statewide Prevention Quarterly Meetings
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Monthly DeliverablesMonthly Report Part I & Part II
Both due the 8th working day of each month◦ September is first month effort must be
documented◦ First monthly reports due on October 12, 2010
Part I is to be completed online in the SC KIT Prevention Data System
Part II to be submitted to Mrs. Carolyn Chitwood at DAODAS
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Monthly Report Part IComplete CAST Community-Based Process
management planEnter CAST plan into SC KIT Prevention
System Plan will consist of two objectives:
◦ Coalition development and support (time related to meetings and general preparation for coalition)
◦ Needs assessment and strategic planning (time spent coordinating or assisting in the implementation of these activities)
Management Plan template to be provided in coming weeks
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Monthly Report Part IINarrative-based reportReport successes and challenges
encountered each month for all SPF steps ◦Complete or share only successes and
challenges for applicable step(s) each month
Note future plans for upcoming monthSubmit to Mrs. Carolyn Chitwood at
DAODAS
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Mandatory and Recommended Trainings
Confirmed and TentativeSee handout
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State and RCC Next StepsRCCs will begin agency capacity
assessments.
All tentative training dates will be confirmed and communicated to grantees as soon as possible.
Guidance documents and templates will be finalized and distributed to help grantees begin planning for needs assessment and other deliverables critical to SPF success.
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Anticipated Next Steps for GranteesHire County CAST CoordinatorSites with no coalitions: Coalition
Building Sites with coalitions: Strengthen
partnerships and engage new membersAll Coalitions: Become familiar with the
SPF modelGet excited about SPF and the
opportunity to make positive changes in your county!