Advocate with the Executive and Legislative branches to create a strong prevention infrastructure across the state .
Increase Behavioral Health Medicaid rate to 100 % of the Medicare rate to fully support community-based prevention services provided by BHSO organizations . Advocate for the Department for Community Based Services ( DCBS ) to increase transparency in the use of Title IV-E funding , including directing funds to providers . Advocate for state support to help providers implement new evidence-based practices eligible for funding under the Family First Prevention Services Act . Support the passage of H . R . 8814 to expedite the approval process for new evidence-based practices and expand those eligible for federal funding .
KY Medicare 100 %
43-75 % KY BHSO Medicaid
Kentucky BHSO / BHMSG Medicaid rates pay 43-75 % of the state ’ s Medicare rates , depending on the provider . [ 2 ]
Advocate for comprehensive behavioral health services and treatment options for youth in the custody of Kentucky ’ s Department of Juvenile Justice ( DJJ ).
Promote collaboration between DCBS and DJJ to
General Youth 9-22 %
provide therapeutic services to youth in DJJ custody . Strengthen the Home ’ s position as a provider of Alternatives to Detention services for DJJ .
66 % DJJ Youth
Approximately two thirds of youth in detention or correctional settings have at least one diagnosable mental health disorder , compared with an estimated 9-22 % of the general youth population . [ 3 ]
5 %
Advocate for policies that prioritize youth needs and honor their diverse backgrounds .
Provide feedback on harmful effects of anti-DEI legislation proposed in state legislative sessions . Public universities and large corporations in the state have disbanded their DEI offices in anticipation of future legislation . Support H . R . 3058 and S . 1313 which will require states to use a data-driven approach to recruiting and retaining foster parents that reflect the diversity of youth in foster care , including BIPOC and LGBTQ + families .
30 %
Foster Care Youth
1 %
11 %
General Youth
30 % of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ + and 5 % as transgender , compared to 11 % and 1 % of youth not in foster care . [ 4 ]