SF Collaborative Courts Case Management Expansion Project - The San Francisco Superior Court proposes to implement the SF Collaborative Courts Case Management Expansion Project, a pivotal expansion of services for high-needs clients in Family Treatment Court (FTC) and Mental Health Diversion Court (MHDC). The project will target: 1) child-welfare involved, postpartum parents with substance use disorder, and 2) individuals with qualifying mental illnesses linked to criminal activity in San Francisco. The proposed expansion is designed to stabilize, support, and rehabilitate FTC and MHDC clients by introducing two new full-time case management positions specializing in rapid response/stabilization case management services for postpartum clients referred to FTC and comprehensive case management for out-of-county clients in MHDC who are ineligible for Medi-Cal funded services in San Francisco. The project will serve a minimum of 50 individuals annually across both courts provide resources for transportation, phones, and other emergency needs to support positive client outcomes. The proposal outlines a detailed implementation plan, highlighting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, and Relevant goals, such as increasing attainment of recovery-oriented lifestyles, increasing mental health stability, improving family relationships, and decreasing foster care entries. The project will use evidence-based practices to advance the outlined goals, including Whole-Person/Compassionate Care, Peer Support, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training groups, among others. The proposal sets forth a data collection and evaluation plan to measure outcomes and meet reporting requirements. San Francisco's ongoing challenges with substance use, mental illness, and homelessness are exacerbated by systemic challenges such as high living costs and income disparity. These overlapping crises underscore the urgency and need for this initiative. FTC and MHDC represent crucial components of the Court's broader collaborative court system designed to address the root causes of criminal and child welfare systems involvement—most notably, substance use and mental health disorders. The proposed expansion is in response to the year-over-year increase in client populations within these courts, highlighting a critical need for expanded and enhanced services to address gaps in the current continuum of care. In summary, the San Francisco Superior Court's grant application to expand case management services for its Family Treatment Court and Mental Health Diversion Court is a critical step forward in addressing the complex needs of its clients. By fostering a more comprehensive, responsive, and equitable service model, the Court aims to not only address immediate client needs but also contribute to the long-term health and stability of the broader community it serves.
