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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E. Because most parents involved with child welfare are covered by either Medicaid or (more rarely) private insurance, they could be referred to these services. What could Congress have done instead?

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

Relias

Life stressors caused by social determinants such as unstable housing, lack of social support, unemployment, medication instability, domestic violence, and other factors can exacerbate mental health conditions. When both social and mental health issues are present, risks multiply.