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The Riverside County Capacity Grant was created by the Riverside County Office of Education, School Engagement and Wellness Unit, to support LEAs countywide, this site is designed to enhance communication, unify messaging, and promote equitable access for all students. Rooted in our shared mission, the resource site amplifies the work of our local education partners and advances the goals of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). Through increased visibility, we are building stronger, more connected systems of support for Riverside County youth and families.
The School-Linked Partnership and Capacity Grants are a one-time investment totaling $550 million, designed to assist Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in building the necessary infrastructure and partnerships to implement the CYBHI fee schedule effectively. The grants are managed by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Fee Schedule Readiness
Increase the number of LEAs who meet requirements to join the provider network and use fee schedule.
Expanded Access
Increase availability and range of behavioral health services in schools or in school-linked settings.
Collaborative Infrastructure
Develop or enhance collaborative infrastructure across LEAs, MCPs, county behavioral health departments, and CBO providers.
The CYBHI Fee Schedule is designed as a long-term, sustainable funding source for children and youth behavioral health services. Using a multi-payer model (Medi-Cal, commercial, and disability insurers), it allows schools and community providers to receive ongoing reimbursement for services, helping stabilize funding beyond short-term programs.
The Capacity Building Grant is a one-time investment to help organizations prepare for the fee schedule. It supports readiness activities like setting up billing systems, training staff, and aligning operations with insurance reimbursement requirements.
Together, the grant provides the short-term boost needed to build capacity, while the fee schedule offers the long-term sustainability to keep services in place.
Fee Schedule
New and approachable funding source
Multi-payer (Medi-Cal Managed Care, Commercial and Disability Insurer) to reimburse for covered service
Capacity Building Grant
One-time investment to build operational readiness for the fee schedule
Myra Sanchez
Director II
School Engagement and Wellness
mqsanchez@rcoe.us
Theresa Stevens
Administrator
School Engagement and Wellness
tstevens@rcoe.us
Denise Granger
PBIS Coordinator
School and Engagement and Wellness
dgranger@rcoe.us
Angelica Plascensia
RCWC Coordinator
School Engagement and Wellness
aplascensia@rcoe.us
Christina Castro
RCWC Coordinator
School Engagement and Wellness
chcastro@rcoe.us
Jasmine Fincher
PBIS Coordinator
School Engagement and Wellness
jfincher@rcoe.us
