C.R.S. Section 26.5-3-703
Model of early childhood mental health consultation

  • standards and guidelines
  • qualifications

(1)

On or before July 1, 2022, the department shall design and develop, in consultation with the stakeholders listed in section 26.5-3-702 (1)(b), a model of consultation for the program that includes qualifications for mental health consultants, job expectations, expected outcomes, and guidance on ratios between mental health consultants and the settings they support, referred to in this section as “the model”. The model must include standards and guidelines to ensure the program is implemented effectively, with primary consideration given to evidence-based services. The standards and guidelines must include:

(a)

Clear qualifications for mental health consultants in the program, including, at a minimum, expertise in adult and child mental health theory, practice, and services; early childhood, child development, and family systems; knowledge of, and skills to address, circumstances that affect children’s behavior and mental health; knowledge of developmental science and milestones; knowledge of a consultative model of practice; and available resources and services to children and families to alleviate family stress;

(b)

Expectations for the placement of regional consultants that will most effectively meet local community need for mental health consultants in the program. The department shall periodically conduct an open and competitive selection process for the placement of any publicly funded mental health consultants in the program.

(c)

Guidance concerning the scope of work that mental health consultants in the program may provide to professionals working with young children and families, including guidance on appropriate referrals, training, coaching, prevention, and any other appropriate services;

(d)

Methods to increase the availability of bilingual or multilingual mental health consultants in the program and otherwise ensure the cultural competency of mental health consultants in the program and ensure that the consultant population reflects an array of characteristics and backgrounds and is reflective of the diversity of the providers, children, and families being served;

(e)

Guidance on the diverse settings in which and types of providers with whom mental health consultants in the program may work to meet the varied needs of children and families from prenatal through eight years of age. The model must include provisions that ensure that mental health consultants in the program may work with a diversity of professionals and caregivers, including but not limited to early child care and education teachers and providers, elementary school teachers and administrators, home visitors, child welfare caseworkers, public health professionals, and health-care professionals, including settings providing prenatal and postpartum care.

(f)

Anticipated outcomes that the program and mental health consultants in the program should achieve, including:

(I)

Promoting social-emotional growth and development of children;

(II)

Providing guidance to professionals and caregivers to effectively understand and support children’s positive behavior and development;

(III)

Understanding the effects of trauma and adversity, including oppression, prejudice, discrimination, racism, and gender inequity, on the developing brain to ultimately reduce challenging behaviors and increase positive early experiences;

(IV)

Promoting high-quality interactions and relationships between children and adults;

(V)

Supporting the mental health and well-being of adults who care for children;

(VI)

Connecting and referring children, families, and providers to programs, resources, and supports that will assist them in their development and success while addressing barriers to accessing such resources and supports;

(VII)

Supporting equitable, inclusive outcomes for the diverse providers, children, and families throughout the state; and

(g)

Guidance on appropriate ratios of mental health consultants and the settings they support, as well as caseload expectations.

Source: Section 26.5-3-703 — Model of early childhood mental health consultation - standards and guidelines - qualifications, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-26.­5.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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26.5‑3‑102
Definitions
26.5‑3‑103
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26.5‑3‑104
Selection of centers - grants
26.5‑3‑201
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26.5‑3‑203
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26.5‑3‑204
Colorado child abuse prevention board - creation - members - terms - vacancies - reimbursement for expenses
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26.5‑3‑206
Colorado child abuse prevention trust fund - creation - source of funds
26.5‑3‑207
Disbursement of grants from the trust fund - restrictions
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26.5‑3‑301
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26.5‑3‑302
Child care services and substance use disorder treatment pilot program - created - purposes - eligibility - evaluation - funding - rules
26.5‑3‑303
Repeal of part
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Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑402
Definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑403
Early intervention services - administration - duties of department - rules - repeal
26.5‑3‑404
Child find - responsibilities - interagency operating agreements
26.5‑3‑405
Authorized services - conditions of funding - purchases of services - rules - repeal
26.5‑3‑406
Coordinated system of payment for early intervention services - duties of departments - repeal
26.5‑3‑407
Cooperation among state agencies - implementing coordinated payment system - revisions to rules
26.5‑3‑408
Certified early intervention service brokers - duties - payment for early intervention services - fees - repeal
26.5‑3‑409
Payment from private health insurance for early intervention services - trust fund
26.5‑3‑410
Annual report - cooperation from certified early intervention service brokers and qualified providers
26.5‑3‑501
Short title
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26.5‑3‑503
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26.5‑3‑504
Nurse home visitor program - created - rules
26.5‑3‑505
Health sciences facility - duties
26.5‑3‑506
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26.5‑3‑507
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26.5‑3‑508
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26.5‑3‑602
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26.5‑3‑603
Social-emotional learning programs grant program - created - implementation partner - application - selection - funding - rules
26.5‑3‑701
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26.5‑3‑702
Early childhood mental health consultation - statewide program - creation - purpose - rules
26.5‑3‑703
Model of early childhood mental health consultation - standards and guidelines - qualifications
26.5‑3‑704
Statewide professional development plan for early childhood mental health consultants
26.5‑3‑705
Statewide qualifications and competencies for early childhood mental health consultants
26.5‑3‑706
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26.5‑3‑707
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26.5‑3‑801
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26.5‑3‑802
Child care sustainability grant program - created - timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions
26.5‑3‑803
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26.5‑3‑804
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26.5‑3‑805
Early care and education recruitment and retention grant and scholarship program - created - criteria and eligibility - grant and scholarship awards - reports - funding - rules - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑806
Child care teacher salary grant program - created - timeline - criteria and eligibility - grant awards - reports - definitions
26.5‑3‑807
Community innovation and resilience for care and learning equity (CIRCLE) grant program - created - criteria - definitions
26.5‑3‑808
Family, friend, and neighbor support programs - advisory group - training and support program - funding - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑901
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑902
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26.5‑3‑903
Family-strengthening grant programs - authorized requirements - implementation partner - rules
26.5‑3‑904
Home visiting grant program - authorized requirements - implementation partner - rules - definition - repeal
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