The system of care will: 

• Hold a balance between uniformity of services while providing individualized services that are flexibly administered. 

• Promote developmentally informed services at every level: individual, family, community programs and region. 

• Assure sovereignty of local resources and natural supports. 

• Assure and model self-direction through voice, access and ownership of services. 

• Maintain fidelity to (1) the principles of CCS (2) the law and program requirements that support this service and (3) sharing resources through collaboration. 

• Build on the multi-disciplinary, multi-county collaboration to assure accountability. 

• Be person-centered, with strengths and needs dictating the types and mix of services provided. 

• Promote early identification and intervention to enhance the opportunity for positive outcomes. 

• Provide access to to a comprehensive array of services that promote physical and emotional wellbeing through mental health and substance abuse services while addressing identified social, educational, and recreational needs of all ages. 

• Provide service coordination to ensure that multiple services are developed and delivered in a coordinated, collaborative and confidential manner. 

• Ensure a smooth and coordinated transition from the child to the adult service system.