Information for Families
At the local level, there are two different Children’s Services Act (CSA) teams. These are the Community Policy Management Team (CPMT) and the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT).
What is the Community Policy Management Team (CPMT)?
The two primary roles of the CPMT are to manage the CSA funds and establish local CSA policies and procedures. The team consists of directors from DSS, schools, CSU, and the CSB. CPMT also has a parent representative, a representative from the health department, and a service provider.
What is the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT)?
The FAPT is the multi-disciplinary process responsible for determining eligibility for CSA, exploring the strengths and needs of individual children and families, and recommending services. Together with the child and family, the FAPT prepares an individual family service plan (IFSP). FAPT members include representatives from DSS, schools, CSU, CSB, and a parent representative. FAPT may also include other members such as the health department or a service provider.