CCN History/Facts
What year was CCN founded?
2013
What status does all Wraparound participants start in?
Active
The name of the CCN database system you enter youth information
Apricot
True or False: Flex Funds can be used to support Family needs as well as Youth needs.
True
True or False: A crisis plan is only required when a crisis occurs during a youth’s enrollment in CCN?
False, a Crisis Plan is expected to be developed at the first family team meeting to ensure the team is prepared for a crisis should it occur
What is CCN's mission statement?
To improve the lives of at-risk youth and families involved in child welfare and juvenile justice.
Non Active Status must last at least how long:
a. 15 days b. 45 days c. 60 days d. 90 days
c. 60 days
True or False: Having an Illinois.gov email is voluntary and not a requirement of the program.
False
Name two types of items/services that Flex Funds can be used for.
Here are some examples from the policy:
School expenses (NOT paid for by DCFS) that promote academic performance and commitments;
Recreational activities that enable familial bonding;
Social activities that promote pro-social behaviors;
Transportation that enable participation in pro-social events;
Furniture that enable healthy, independent living;
Therapy services not covered under other funding;
Emergency assistance for non-recurring events
A meeting agenda is the expectation for which meetings:
a. the first FTM
b. every FTM
c. when CCN Admin is observing
d. the last meeting
b. every FTM
How many programs does CCN have currently?
2
Dually Involved Youth
Lake County Immersion Site
Where do I find helpful resources about the program like policies, training slides, and resources for families?
The “Staff Resources” Google Drive
What three elements of a receipt are required in order for CCN to process it?
Purchase date
Total amount
and the receipt should be itemized.
How many total quotes are needed with flex fund requests?
Three quotes are needed for any items that additional quotes can be obtained for (things like furniture, clothing, etc.).
What are the five organizations that make up the CCN Network?
1. UCAN
2. OMNI Youth Services (OMNI)
3. Youth Outreach Service (YOS)
4. One Hope United (OHU)
5. SGA Youth and Family Services (SGA)
Youth and families are allowed to remain in the CCN DIY program for how long?
Up to 1 Year (then an extension is required)
What is the length of time after a FTM to complete documentation (Signature Page & Approved Wrap Plan):
a. 1 week b. 2 weeks c. 1 month d. no timeline is established
a. 1 week
If a Flex Fund request is for a gift card, I now have to include what?
A document that the recipient signed acknowledging receipt of that gift card. This document must be included in the receipts section of Apricot!
How long is the screening process to determine eligibility?
Up to 30 days
What five counties does CCN serve?
1. Cook
2. Lake
3. Dupage
4. Kane
5. Will
When a child/youth and family reaches their one year mark in the program and does not meet the criteria for a successful closure and additional time in the program is not likely to improve the outcome, which status change category should be requested?
Closed Minimal Progress
Name two of the ways that Signature Pages can be captured:
Scan of a hard copy signature page
Electronic signature page (like DocuSign or another method)
Emails from attendees acknowledging their participation
Screenshot of a virtual meeting
When should facilitators submit receipts in Apricot?
Within the month the item is purchased. Additionally, CCN reserves the right not to reimburse providers for receipts uploaded more than 30 days after the quarter ends.
What type of team members does the Wraparound model aim to increase over time? Hint: these team members often support the youth during their time in the CCN program and beyond.
Informal supports