What resources are required for local implementation and what are associated costs?
Agencies need some dedicated administrative/program-leadership time to implement the program, typically over a 3-month time period. There is a one-time fee of $3,000.00 plus travel expenses from Houston for the technical assistance package, on-site consultation, and all the materials, including an agency program manual, an intervention manual for staff, tools and resources for staff and clients, and a training curriculum including a training DVD and guide. Healthy IDEAS trainers conduct the initial on-site staff training as part of their consultation visit. Local agency decisions determine the cost of other key implementation activities. For example, the cost of a local coach with mental/behavioral health expertise to conduct follow-up coaching/training will depend on whether agencies purchase this expertise or obtain it from a partner as well as how many hours of time an agency needs on an ongoing basis. There is some cost associated with providing printed educational materials for cl
