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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

States had other sources of federal reimbursement for these programs, such as Title IV-B, the Social Services Block Grant, and TANF. But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E. What could Congress have done instead?

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.” This has resulted in a fixation on clinical services and proprietary models rather than proactive family support. The practice of taking children from survivors of domestic violence was curbed in New York City thanks to a successful lawsuit. Increase SNAP benefits: Less “neglect.”

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

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