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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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Community Spotlight Series

Center for Child Protection

February: Dell Children’s Health Plan provides essential healthcare coverage for pregnant mothers, newborns, and children, assisting with Medicaid and other applications to ensure their clients receive necessary healthcare.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending December 19, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

According to a Boston Globe investigation : … in the vast majority of states, the deaths of babies from Medicaid families are more likely to be attributed to suspected accidental suffocation or listed as needing more investigation - and in some states, by sizable margins. backed Indian boarding schools. ●

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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.

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Maternal Mortality Prevention Must Address Clinical, Social, and Behavioral Factors

Relias

The study suggested that domestic violence and suicide could account for large numbers of maternal deaths in some countries, but their findings were inconclusive. However, mounting evidence suggests that such deaths might, at least in part, be caused by the pregnancy.” experiences alarming disparities.

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NCCPR news and commentary roundup, week ending Oct. 14, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

There is searing testimony from victims of false reports, particularly from survivors of domestic violence. Now he wants the Justice Department to investigate these chains for allegedly defrauding Medicaid and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. But you may want to start with the testimony of Melissa Friedman.

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The power of wishful thinking: The continued promotion of Healthy Families America as a child abuse prevention program

Child Welfare Monitor

I decided to update and re-publish it after reading a press release from Prevent Child Abuse America stating that “PCAAs signature home visiting program, Healthy Families America, has been proven to reduce child abuse and intimate partner violence while improving long-term health and educational outcomes.”