RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recent Policy Accomplishments
Successfully advocated for historic Countywide Maximum Allowance rate increases of 10.4% in FY 21-22 and 15% in FY 22-23, supported by ACHSA member data on the extent and impact of the extraordinary workforce crisis.
Partnered with DMH to address serious access to care challenges throughout the L.A. County mental health system through participation in the DMH Access to Care Action Workgroup.
Led advocacy with numerous County and State representatives for rate adequacy within the Foster Care Rates Structure leading to increased awareness of fiscal sustainability needs of foster care providers.
Maintained ongoing collaboration with DMH regarding payment reform implementation and necessary adjustments to support access to care across the system, continued provision of field-based services, and workforce stability.
Engaged County Departments and community partners in forward-looking discussions regarding the County vision for FFAs to better support FFAs in future planning to meet system needs.
Following the passage of Prop 1, advocated to ensure continued access to care across system levels and populations, including by meeting regularly with DMH to provide input and plan for Behavioral Health Services Act implementation.
Increased awareness of Family Resource Centers in L.A. County by developing the first-ever map of ACHSA member FRCs, and supports the budget request to stabilize and strengthen FRCs statewide.
Flexed into state level action, in partnership with the California Alliance of Child & Family Services, to successfully advocate that DHCS facilitate increased transparency and streamlined processes for Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grantees to access awarded funding.
Launched newly established ACHSA Prevention Committee and expanded ACHSA’s scope of work to include primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention services.
Launched newly established ACHSA TAY Subcommittee with an initial focus on expanding the capacity of TAY housing programs throughout L.A. County.
