Funding for MST Programs: Illinois

 

 

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How to find funding for MST programs in Illinois

One of the major questions that communities and organizations have when planning to implement Multisystemic Therapy (MST) programs is how to fund them. This information page will give you guidance on potential funding sources. It is important to note that to sustain an MST program over time, we suggest securing more than one source of funding. To begin, download these resources:

 

Youth in Illinois: Fast Facts 

  • Although black youth comprised only 18% of the youth population aged 10 to 17 years old in 2015, they accounted for 65% of corrections admissions for new sentences.1
  • As of October 31, 2019, there are a total of 16,728 children in out-of-home care in Illinois.2
  • On average, 3 children, ages 0-3, are subjects of death or serious harms investigations per week.3

1 Juvenile Justice in Illinois Report, 2015
2 Report from Illinois Department of Children & Family Services 2019
3Illinois CASA Report 2019

Juvenile Justice 

MST offers an alternative juvenile delinquency prevention program. Instead of sending teens out of the community, therapists work in the home, addressing the root causes of anti-social behavior. Your state juvenile justice department may offer to fund MST programs. 

  • Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
    Springfield:
    2715 W Monroe Street
    Springfield, IL 62704
    217-557-1030
    Chicago
    1112 South Wabash Avenue, 2nd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60605
    217-557-1030
    https://www2.illinois.gov/idjj/

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Child Welfare

In addition to standard MST, Multisystemic Therapy- Building Strong Families (MST-BSF) is an evidence-based treatment and child welfare program for families involved with child protective services (CPS) due to co-occurring parental substance abuse and physical abuse and/ or neglect of a child. 

Departments in this field may be able to assist with funding. 

  • Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
    Springfield:
    406 East Monroe Street
    Springfield, IL 62701
    217-785-2509
    Chicago:
    100 West Randolph Street
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-814-6800
    https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/

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Medicaid 

Medicaid funding has emerged as an important part of the MST landscape and is playing a critical role in the financial sustainability of many MST programs across the United States.

Right now, the state of Illinois does not have a Medicaid code for MST. However, you may advocate for one by using some of our resources. For more information on Medicaid and how MST Saves Money for Medicaid, click here. 

Covering MST via Medicaid likely includes amending the state Medicaid plan, activating the CMS-approved Multisystemic Therapy HCPCS Code (H2033) and establishing both a rate and service description that will enable the effective delivery of MST.

Click here for Request for Proposal (RFP) Information. 


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Alternative Departments

Multisystemic Therapy has a comprehensive suite of services, and some focused departments may be able to provide funding. For example, we offer intensive substance abuse interventions, so other departments in your state may be a great source. 

    • Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
      Springfield 
      Prescott Bloom Building
      201 South Grand Avenue, East
      Springfield, IL 62763
      217-524-7480
      Chicago
      401 South Clinton
      Chicago, IL 60607
      217-524-7480
      https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/Pages/default.aspx
    • Illinois Department of Human Services
      Springfield:
      100 South Grand Avenue East
      Springfield, IL 62762
      1-800-843-6154
      Chicago:
      401 South Clinton Street
      Chicago, IL 60607
      1-800-843-6154
      https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?
    • Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
      300 West Adams Street, Suite 200 
      Chicago, IL 60606
      312-793-8422
      http://www.icjia.state.il.us/

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Foundations, Philanthropic Organizations, and Grants

Because MST has such a positive effect on communities and families, several organizations dedicated to empowering communities may be willing to help grow the presence of MST programs. Many of these organizations also offer grants. 

For those interested in assistance with Request For Proposal (RFP) development, please refer to the MST RFP Template link below. This file is helpful when writing an RFP for an MST program as it contains the elements that should be included in the RFP for MST.

Download the RFP Template


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