Intensive Preventive Aftercare Services for Child Welfare

Within the ACS Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS), IPAS-CW-supports reunifications, transitioning youth, and encourages movement within the child welfare continuum.

Do you have a youth on your caseload that is slated to be trial discharged?

Contact the IPAS-CW Unit for additional support.

What Does IPAS-CW Do?

• Provide Technical Assistance by:
  • Supporting efforts to link youth/family to the most conducive aftercare plan, including appropriate school setting
  • Providing referrals to Evidence-based Preventive Services
  • Conducting case specific consultation
  • Providing resources/linkages to internal supportive ACS units
  • Participating in family team conferences and case specific conferences
• IPAS-CW, Residential and Preventive Provider Collaboration by:
  • Maintaining ongoing dialogue in support of eligibility, treatment goals, and to prevent interruption of treatment.
  • Providing clarity regarding the role and responsibility of each stakeholder
  • Collaborating with Family Service Unit/Division of Child Protection, when required.

Download the one-pager with IPAS-CW’s contact information.