Colorado System of Care for Children and Youth Behavioral Health

Lived Experience Advisory Committee Co-Chair Announcement

We are excited to announce that the Colorado System of Care (CO-SOC) Lived Experience Advisory Committee has selected two co-chairs, Dani Sondrol and Jerrica Thurston. Co-chairs for the Lived Experience Advisory Committee will plan meeting agendas, facilitate advisory committee meetings, execute action items and inform HCPF staff on implementation, development, and evaluation of CO-SOC. Co-chairs have shared a few words below on what they are looking forward to in this work.

“My Pronouns are She/Her/They, and my preferred name is Dani. I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to delve deeper as a committee co-chair. My life began in poverty; my youth and mental health were significantly impacted by this, and moving into the world as a young mother, it felt like the cards were stacked against me. Over the course of my life, I have lived in nearly every setting, from rural to urban, both coasts, and the expansive Midwest. Throughout my life, my family has heavily relied on Medicaid to provide resources and access to help. Overcoming these adversities at every stage of my life has provided me with a deep well of lived experience knowledge. Struggling with poverty and being a young mother, instinctively, the drive to advocate for mental and behavioral youth health is overwhelming. My experiences have shaped the way I parent my children, actively seek help, and fuel my ambitions to be in every possible advocacy space to share my knowledge in hopes of a brighter future for our youth. There is a collective deep need and a strong vision for change in Colorado, and through this committee, I hope to play an active role in shaping a positive pathway forward to better youth mental and behavioral services in our state.”

-Dani Sondrol, Lived Experience Advisory Committee Co-Chair

“As co-chair, my goal is to listen to the lived experiences of our committee, the families I have had the opportunity to serve, and my own family’s journey, prioritizing the real areas of need we are severely lacking. I am committed to bringing forward creative, family-centered, neuroaffirming approaches—no matter a family’s demographic, geographic, or developmental circumstances.”

-Jerrica Thurston, Lived Experience Advisory Committee Co-Chair

Frequently Asked Questions

The CO-SOC team has developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions relating to CO-SOC Year One in 2025-2026. This resource is available on the website and additional questions are welcomed at hcpf_co_soc@state.co.us.

Provider Fact Sheet

The CO-SOC team has developed a Provider Fact Sheet relating to CO-SOC Year One in 2025-2026. This resource is available on the website and additional questions are welcomed at hcpf_co_soc@state.co.us.

CO-SOC National Wraparound Implementation Center Enhanced High Fidelity Wraparound Potential Provider Forums:

Colorado System of Care (CO-SOC) is looking to expand and grow the provider network! This initiative focuses on CO-SOC Enhanced High Fidelity Wraparound (EHFW) using the National Wraparound Implementation Center (NWIC) Model. By strengthening the workforce and ensuring program fidelity, this collaboration aims to enhance services to our most vulnerable children and youth, empowering them to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. While specifically targeting agencies/providers who are wanting to join the CO-SOC, these forums are open to anyone! No registration is needed.

HCPF is excited to host national experts from the NWIC to talk about the model. The Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF) will present on the CO-SOC philosophy, the partnership with the Regional Accountability Entities (RAEs) and the opportunities for funds to support expansion through the Workforce Capacity Center (WCC). There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers.

• October 30, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Join Forum
• November 17, 2025, 8:00am-9:30am, Join Forum
• December 9, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Join Forum
• January 27, 2026, 11:00am-12:30pm, Join Forum

Why NWIC for Enhanced High Fidelity Wraparound?

NWIC supports states, communities, and organizations, to implement Enhanced High Fidelity Wraparound (EHFW). The work is tailored to build sustainable local capacity to provide model-adherent EHFW, thereby increasing positive outcomes for children and their families. NWIC’s training and coaching support is designed to build sustainability in a state or community for the local wraparound workforce.

The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse was established by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct an objective and transparent review of research on programs and services intended to provide enhanced support to children and families and prevent foster care placements. The Clearinghouse lists Intensive Care Coordination Using High Fidelity Wraparound/HFW as a promising practice specific to the NWIC Model.



EHFW is a team-based, evidence-informed, structured approach to intensive care coordination that adheres to required procedures for child and family engagement, individualized care planning, identifying and leveraging strengths and natural supports while monitoring progress and fidelity to the required process. EHFW consists of a clinical supervisor over a team of EHFW Facilitators. Each EHFW site is overseen for fidelity by a EHFW Coach, which will be housed at the WCC.

Advisory Committees:

All interested stakeholders are welcome. Please visit the Colorado System of Care (CO-SOC) website for registration information. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Implementation Advisory Committee 

The Implementation Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to HCPF and makes recommendations regarding expanding and improving implementation of IBHS that include intensive in-home and community-based mental health services, intensive care coordination, mobile crisis intervention and stabilization services.

• The next meeting is: Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration

The Statewide Leadership Committee 

The Statewide Leadership Committee is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care for children and youth with complex behavioral health needs. We strive to create an integrated system that promotes collaborative decision-making and oversight of the comprehensive system of care for children and youth with complex behavioral health needs. Our mission is to ensure that every child and family receives the highest standard of services to meet their high complex needs. We strive to empower stakeholders, foster innovation and promote evidence-based practices that prioritize the well-being and resilience of those we serve. 

• The next meeting is: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration

The Lived Experience Committee

The Lived Experience Committee is dedicated to amplifying the voices of children, youth and families who have navigated complex behavioral health challenges. The Committee's mission is to inform and enhance the development of a responsive and effective system of care that truly meets the needs of the children, youth and families in Colorado.

• The next meeting is: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration

Want to Know More?

We encourage stakeholders, families and community partners to stay informed. Sign up for the CO-SOC for Children and Youth Behavioral Health newsletter, visit the website for meeting links, agendas, updates and resources, or email us at hcpf_co_soc@state.co.us.

We look forward to working together to ensure that children and youth receive the care and support they need to thrive. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to roll out the Colorado System of Care.