Purpose

A community & strength based planning process that promotes family preservation & independence.

  • 5 full-time ICCW Coordinators and 1 part-time ICCW Coordinator.
  • 72 families served in FY 25, 34 of those children were served under the SED Waiver.
  • 20 children successfully exited the program.

To qualify for ICCW, a child, youth, or young adult (age 0-21) shall meet the following:

  • Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), and/or Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD).
  • Present with complex behavioral needs.
  • Have an identified home and community.

In addition, at least two of the following criteria must be met:

  • A child, youth, or young adult has two or more systems involved in their life.
    Examples: Mental/Behavioral Health, Juvenile or Adult Criminal Justice, Child or Adult Welfare, Special Education, etc.
  • Child, youth, or young adult is at risk of out-of-home placement or is currently in an out-of-home placement.
    Child, youth, or young adult has been discharged from State Hospital /CCI within the last 90 days.
    Child, youth, or young adult has had two or more inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations.
    Child, youth, or young adult has been released from a non-medical public facility (such as a jail, prison, or juvenile detention facility) within the last 12 months.
    Please note: A Child, youth, or young adult may not be currently residing in such.
  • Child, youth, or young adult has experienced multiple child welfare placement disruptions.
  • Child, youth, or young adult and their family lack an identified support system.
  • Child, youth, or young adult has received other case management or case management-like services, and higher intensity is required to meet needs.
  • Child, youth, or young adult is presenting with complex medical needs, and stabilization has not been reached.
  • Child, youth, or young adult is experiencing multiple suspensions and/or expulsions at school.
  • Child, youth, or young adult is displaying significant physical and/or emotional distress after experiencing a traumatic event.

Lead agency: St. Clair County Community Mental Health – Child and Family Services

Contact person: Heidi Fogarty, St. Clair County Community Mental Health