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

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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!