Partnering for Success: Provider Perspectives of an Inter-agency Initiative between Child Welfare and Mental Health Systems

Key Points

• Collaboration between child welfare and mental health systems improves service delivery, according to provider perspectives.
• Key challenges include communication barriers and differing priorities that impact effective partnerships.
• Assessment using qualitative interviews sheds light on the provider experiences within these integrated systems.
• Highlights the need for enhanced communication strategies to better serve children and families in need.