Helping you connect families to economic security support for long-term stability.
The ACS Economic Security Playbook is designed to support child welfare and youth justice team managers in standing up operations for the Economic Security program within their teams.
Parts Covered in the Playbook
1. Screen for Economic and Concrete Needs
What Happens: Child Welfare Workers work with families and young people to identify and prioritize their economic security needs.
2. Refer to an Economic Resource Navigator (ERN)
What Happens: For economic security needs beyond their scope or expertise, Child Welfare Workers identify and connect families with ERNs at their organizations or others who can offer parallel support.
4. Provide Post-Closure Support Pathways
What Happens: ERNs provide final updates to child welfare workers in addition to assessing need and ability to provide ongoing support beyond an upcoming ACS case closure. They make further referrals to ERNs elsewhere to ensure ongoing support.
3. Provide Benefits and Resources Support
What Happens: ERNs help families and young people identify, apply for, and access needed resources and support while also updating and coordinating with the child welfare worker.