Transforming The Approach To Children With Complex Conditions

This presentation took place at The 2026;OPEN MINDS;Executive Leadership Retreat.;Nancy Thaler, Former Deputy Secretary of Developmental Programs, PA Department of Human Services and Stacy Nonnemacher, Ph.D., Director of Cross Systems Strategies, The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services discussed innovative care models and support strategies that can improve outcomes for children with significant complex care needs, how health care, behavioral health, child welfare, education, and community systems can collaborate more effectively, and identify opportunities to build organizational capacity and reduce reliance on emergency, institutional, and other crisis-driven settings.

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