A child may be eligible for the CFFC
program if he or she has a serious emotional disturbance
that significantly affects functioning at home, school,
or the community. The child must also be:
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between the ages of 3 to 18 years old (the child
can be up to age 22 if he or she is also receiving special education); |
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at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or residential care; |
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a MassHealth member and enrolled or eligible to be enrolled at
the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership; and |
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a resident in Brockton, Lawrence, New Bedford, Springfield, or
Worcester. |
Referrals to the CFFC program are accepted from any source,
such as families, family advocates, state agency representatives, schools,
physicians, community
organizations, and the faith community.
Children will
graduate or be discharged from the program when they meet their treatment
goals or when
they no longer meet the initial eligibility requirements. In cases where
the family is transitioning to a new community, CFFC staff will work with
the family
to identify an appropriate plan for care in their new community and will
assist the family in securing services and connections to community supports.
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