Family Involvement in Arizona

The Arizona Children's Behavioral Health System of Care is grounded in the Arizona Vision and 12 Principles. (For more information see the ADHS website.)  These Principles served as the foundation for the establishment of the Family Involvement Center.  Following a 2001 class action lawsuit settlement against the State of Arizona, Family Involvement Center opened its doors to families, youth and professionals alike.  Since that time, families affiliated with the Center have had voice and involvement in the following:

• State and Local Policy Establishment
• Expansion of Covered Behavioral Health Services in the Public Sector
• Development of New Roles for Families as Paid Professionals
• Establishment of Family Support and Peer Support Services
• Training for State, Managed Care, DES/CPS, Probation, Parole and Provider Personnel
• Behavioral Health System Evaluation
• Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Efforts

The Family Involvement Center has developed strategic family/professional partnerships throughout the Arizona System of Care.  FIC provides technical assistance, training and consulting through continuous participation at both the state and local levels in numerous initiatives.  Current initiatives include working with the Arizona Department of Health Services,  the Regional Behavioral Health Authority for Maricopa County, and Magellan.