Project Description:
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for the state to increase supports for children who have mental/behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities (dual diagnosis). The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division's goal of this project is to build upon previous and current efforts to effectively support family caregivers of children with dual diagnosis. The objectives of this project include: (1) Increase collaboration among public programs to overcome policy and resource constraints for families accessing services; (2) Assess opportunities for family support within existing provider networks; (3) Build educational and training for existing provider networks to overcome the stigma related to disability and mental health and recruit professional providers of respite; and (4) Pilot innovative respite strategies for families of children with dual diagnosis utilizing informal or non-traditional networks. To accomplish these objectives Nevada partners will increase coordination, assess existing networks for capacity to serve the target population, provide training and support to providers to increase capacity for services, and provide direct support to families. Nevada partners are committed to ensuring the development of a network for families of children with dual diagnosis have access to respite services. NCED will provide technical assistance related to team facilitation, research/evaluation, and information dissemination.
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
