Benchmarks' Partnering for Excellence (PFE) Conference is Thursday at 9:00 AM 

Benchmarks' Partnering for Excellence redesigns the local child welfare/behavioral health system, changing the way DSS, LME-MCOs, local providers and the wider community understand the need for accessible, appropriate mental health services for children, youth and families who have experienced potentially traumatic events. PFE bridges the cultural and financial divides between the DSS and LME/MCO by aligning processes around a common clinical assessment and shared responsibility around treatment decisions and outcomes management.

• Learn how the pathway has been implemented and how this has led to an increase in resiliency efforts by community agencies
• Discover outcomes from our Rowan Department of Social Services & Cardinal Innovations partnership
• Understand the long-term impact of trauma on children
• Interact with others in your own system to determine trauma responsive approaches
• Interact with colleagues in your local area who are also working to create a trauma-informed response