Caring First is a web-based application for recording services provided through the Co-Located Initiative. It is not intended to house clinical information. Caring First captures a record of direct services to the student or school and services in support of the program which provides data to monitor the fidelity of the program.
SY26 Data Entry Training Coming Soon
The training identify what information is needed and will demonstrate how that information is documented into the SIS and Caring First systems. Additionally, you will also explore how to use the Time Reports feature and learn best practices for Co-Located Clinicians and Supervisors on how and when to use time reports.
2025-2026
Caring First User Guide
Caring First also serves as web-based application used for recording services provided through the Co-Located Initiative. Its use is not intended for clinical information. Caring First provides a record of direct services to a student or school and services in support of the program. The fidelity of the initiative is monitored through the data that is captured by Caring First.
Confidentiality Statement for Caring First Reports
Information about a student's mental health diagnosis or treatment is extremely sensitive personal information. Pursuant to FERPA and Fla. Stat. § 1002.221, student records are confidential and exempt from the Public Records Act. That is, personally identifiable information contained therein, is confidential and exempt from Florida's Public Records Statutes. Any entity receiving personally identifiable information pursuant to a study, audit, evaluation or enforcement/compliance activity, shall comply with all FERPA regulations.