Children service agencies are overwhelmed with Ohio kids in mental health crisis, says Angela Sausser
of representative county children services agencies showing that nearly 1 in 4 kids who came into custody last year did so primarily due to significant mental health needs, developmental/intellectual disabilities or as a diversion from juvenile corrections.Finding appropriate and available placements for these youth has led to a crisis impacting county children services agencies across Ohio.
These kids entered foster care last year, not primarily because of abuse or neglect but because children services has become the system of last resort.More: Hospitals lack the capacity to meet their acute needs and provide mental health crisis stabilization.Unfortunately, the only option for many of these youths is a mental health treatment facility. These facilities are struggling with workforce challenges, including reduced capacity or lack of staff trained to manage complex behaviors.
this year. Turnover is rampant in county agencies, increasing caseloads to unsustainable levels. Staff frequently contact 50 to 100 provider agencies before securing a foster home or residential facility placement for these youth.
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