Collaboration=Success

(by the way collaboration is not a bad word)

Brief Overview:•History- (early 2012). •Partnership & Development- Office of Ed, DA, BH all involved. •Communication•Support from DA (critical)•Maintenance & Improvement.•Growing Partnerships.

1st off, Collaboration is not a bad word!

Hardest part of collaborating is asking or just having a conversation!

TIPP started with a simple conversation!

Willing participants in the process (it is a process).

Collaborate across your agencies and existing services.

What causes truancy & chronic absenteeism?

The Basics: TIPP uses Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI)

funds from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA or Prop 63).

Students at risk of school failure and/or Students at risk of criminal justice involvement are populations to be served by PEI under MHSA. Participating in SARB part of our PEI Plan.

Assist local SARBs with identifying causes of truancy and providing linkages and referrals to services (including therapy).

Provide additional services such as Life (Strategic Training & Education Program) S.T.E.P.S*

Leverage all resources available and think outside the box (it gives you more opportunities to find something you can do). Don’t just focus on the kids, but the parents. *

Communication is necessary for Collaboration.

To increase collaboration local summit organized 2012 (and has grown each year).

Partner with Tulare County Office of Education and Region VII.

Collaborate to leverage local resources.

Development of Central Valley Truancy Taskforce.

Pool funding to develop a professional publication to inform and educate public, parents and community!

SN&R has been used on several MHSA campaigns by different counties.

Invite all partners to assist in developing an effective informational tool for local communities. All involved in setting agenda.

Influenced the California Endowment’s Do The Math Campaign

Simple Suggestions

• Great new/innovative programs & approaches to working with students

• SARB Training• Mental Health First Aide For Youth • Panels/Keynotes • Policy Focus • Student Substance Use Disorders