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 state support to providers in implementing services that are eligible for funding through Title IV-E and the Family First Prevention Services Act. Monitor and respond to reduction in family access to health coverage resulting from Medicaid policy changes in H. R. 1. Encourage policymakers to evaluate downstream impacts of Medicaid cuts on prevention, behavioral health services, and family preservation.
10-year Medicaid Cuts
$ 793B
Work Requirements
Eligibility Rule
Provider Taxes
State Payment Limits
ACA
Other
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Reconciliation Bill will reduce federal Medicaid spending by 12 % over ten years. [ 2 ]
General Youth 9-22 %
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 ]
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 provide therapeutic services to youth in DJJ custody. Strengthen the Home’ s position as a provider of Alternatives to Detention services for DJJ.
5 %
Advocate for policies that prioritize youth needs and honor their diverse backgrounds.
Support H. R. 579 and S. 162 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. Defend inclusive and equitable child welfare practices amid changing federal directives.
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 ]