*Available to children and youth (0 through 21) with multi-systemic needs (i.e., child is not necessarily involved in two or more systems, but child's needs involve more than one system).

*Clear referral process is established that can be accessed by youth, families and agencies.

*Youth /Families are expected and encouraged to fully participate in all service coordination plan meetings.

*Team meetings are individualized to include appropriate agency/ school staff, and family identified support persons.

*The teams are reflective of the youth /family needs, in order to assist with the most appropriate individualized family service coordination plan.

*Meetings will take place before non-emergency out-of-home placements and within 10 days of emergency placements.

*Issues pertaining to confidentiality, least restrictive environment and cultural sensitivity are addressed in all phases of the service coordination process.

*A standardized process is used to assess the needs and strengths of the youth/family. An individual, approved by the youth /family, is designated to track the progress of the plan, schedule reviews, and facilitate the service coordination plan meetings.

*Individualized Family Service Coordination Plans are developed for and with each youth/family.

*Individualized safety plan/programming with clear delineated strategies is developed for and with each youth /family.

*Individualized crisis response plan detailing options for preventing known short-term crisis situations based on family need.

*A dispute resolution process is available that can be accessed by youth parents and agencies.

*Youth /Families may invite a family advocate, mentor, or support person to participate in service coordination plan meetings.

*When using FCSS funds on behalf of a family connected to FCFC Service Coordination, parent peer support is offered to families.