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OBSERVED SYSTEM IMPACT
Reduced time in higher levels of care when clinically appropriate
OBSERVED SYSTEM IMPACT
Improved placement stability
OBSERVED SYSTEM IMPACT
Reduced disruption risk
OBSERVED SYSTEM IMPACT
Increased caregiver readiness, engagement, and retention
OBSERVED SYSTEM IMPACT
Decreased reliance on crisis-driven placement decisions
OBSERVED SYSTEM IMPACT
Stronger alignment between clinical need and the supports needed for success
Before
Fragmented clinical history scattered across placements
Placement decisions driven by bed availability
Repeated disruptions and failed matches
Caregiver hesitation and lack of preparation
Discharge planning begins late in the process
After
One comprehensive clinical profile anchoring every placement and service decision
Matching based on the child's history, strengths, and what has been shown to work
Identified caregiver engaged and prepared before transition
Child-specific training and home readiness established in advance
Coordinated, cross-system transition planning from day one
Is Handy Innovative Solutions Right for you?
Do any of these sound familiar? If you feel like you're running out of options, we understand—these are the cases we exist to take. HIS works with the highest-acuity youth in the system: the ones who've been everywhere, tried everything, and still don't have a stable place to land.
Child has experienced multiple placements or disruptions
Locality or stakeholder team lacks sufficient information to guide placement decisions
Team is actively exploring foster care, kinship, reunification, or step-down placement options
Placement matching has stalled or providers are declining referrals
Multiple providers or levels of care are being considered
Youth may require a highly structured community-based alternative to residential care
Stakeholders disagree regarding placement recommendations, transition planning, or next steps
Agency or funding entity needs additional clinical or systems consultation before authorizing services
Treatment progress has become stagnant, discharge barriers persist, or level-of-care concerns have emerged
Organization or locality is exploring development of new treatment models or specialized programming
Caregiver readiness, transition planning, or funding-related barriers are impacting progress
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