Programs and services for children
In partnership with states and other governmental agencies, Magellan manages innovative programs that serve children and youth with complex behavioral health needs, helping them to live at home successfully, achieve in school, enter adulthood and stay out of costly and restrictive inpatient care. Our individualized services and caring approach give families the support they need to live happier, healthier, more independent lives.
Wraparound programs
Magellan coordinates care for youth in treatment facilities, their homes or other community settings through Wraparound programs, such as the Coordinated System of Care (CSOC) in Louisiana and High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFWA) in Wyoming. Magellan’s Wraparound professionals work with families to:
- Build support teams and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor implementation of care plans to ensure goals are achieved
- Provide guidance and support throughout the Wraparound process
Our compassionate approach involves families, caregivers and community partners to ensure the best outcomes for the youth participants, and reduce costs.
Over 90% of children and youth have been discharged from Magellan’s High Fidelity Wraparound program and successfully reintegrated into their homes and community-based settings.
Qualified Evaluator Network (QEN)
Since 2001, the state of Florida and the Department of Children and Families have relied on Magellan to manage a QEN, ensuring children receive high-quality care in the appropriate setting. Through the program, Magellan provides:
- Suitability assessments of dependent children being considered for placement into psychiatric residential care
- Follow-up assessments when children are placed in psychiatric residential care
- A statewide network of qualified evaluators who coordinate each step in the assessment and referral process
Magellan’s focus on the right care in the right place has made a significant impact.
Over 86% of members across programs report positive overall satisfaction.
Other children’s programs
Our innovative programs go the extra mile to meet the special needs of children and youth with complex behavioral health issues through life-changing support today that is making a lasting difference for tomorrow.
- Peer support services connect families with community-based resources and offer guidance for guardians when a child resides in or is referred to residential treatment.
- The Transition to Independence Process model prepares transition-age youth (14-26) with emotional and/or behavioral challenges for successful lives as adults. Through the program, young adult employment has increased, on average, from 35% to 45%.1
- The Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment (MY LIFE) program provides a healthy outlet for youth who have experience with mental health, substance abuse, juvenile justice or foster care-related issues to create positive change for themselves and others in their communities. Founded in 2008, more than 500 MY LIFE meetings and events have taken place, inspiring thousands of youth and adults alike. Learn more about MY LIFE
“Magellan has been the most outstanding provider partner of all our contracted relationships. The way that Magellan embraces mental health and holistic health is forward thinking, dynamic and promotes positive quality of care.”
-Magellan of Florida partner
Magellan’s system-of-care model for children and youth
Magellan has a long-standing reputation as an innovator in the care and coordination of behavioral health services for children and adolescents. Our goal is to prevent and treat problematic behaviors and varying levels of mental illness, as well as to promote “positive mental health” in young people.
Dive deeper into our research-based model for serving children and youth, and learn about our industry-leading “Children’s Champion” initiative, which yielded a clinical monograph on the appropriate use of psychotropic medication, monitoring and education.
Learn more about our children’s models
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