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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Peace
Trauma-Informed Care Workgroup

Item 281 #1h

Item 281 #1h

First Year - FY2019 Second Year - FY2020
Health and Human Resources
Secretary of Health and Human Resources FY2019 $150,000 FY2020 $150,000 GF

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Page 236, line 3, strike "$830,743" and insert "$980,743".
Page 236, line 3, strike "$830,743" and insert "$980,743".

Page 236, line 7, before "1." insert "A."

Page 236, after line 31, insert:

"B. Out of this appropriation, $150,000 each year from the general fund shall be provided to the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to staff and support the creation of a Trauma-Informed Care workgroup  in cooperation with the Office of the Secretary of Education. The workgroup shall include representatives from the Departments of Social Services, Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Justice Services, Medical Assistance Services, Health, the Family and Children's Trust Fund of Virginia, other state agencies as needed, stakeholders, researchers, community organizations and representatives from impacted communities. The workgroup shall (i) develop a shared vision and definition of trauma-informed care for Virginia; (ii) examine Virginia's applicable child and family-serving programs and data; (iii) develop an implementation plan for data sharing; (iv) develop strategies to build a trauma-informed system of care for children and families across the Commonwealth; (v) identify indicators to measure progress; (vi) identify workforce development opportunities around evidence-based and best practices; and (vii) identify needed professional development/training in trauma-informed practices for all child-serving professionals.  In addition, the workgroup shall explore opportunities including the creation of public/private partnerships to expand trauma-informed care throughout the Commonwealth. The Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Secretary of Education shall report on the workgroup's activities to the Chairman of the House Appropriation and Senate Finance Committees and the Virginia Commission on Youth by December 15 of each year."



Explanation

(This amendment provides funding for the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to staff and support the creation of a Trauma-Informed Care workgroup. Language details the composition of the workgroup and activities to be conducted by the workgroup. Language also requires an annual report on the activities of the workgroup to the money committees.)