Unlocking Solutions in Medicaid for Addressing the National Crisis and Improving Children鈥檚 Behavioral Health聽聽
April 28, 2025
Late 2024, 红领巾瓜报 convened a panel of experts, including individuals with lived experience and state leaders, to spotlight the critical need for cross-system transformation. The discussion underscored the importance of centering youth and family voices, aligning placement and community-based services, and leveraging opportunities like the Family First Prevention Services Act, Medicaid waivers, and specialty managed care models. As states grapple with a behavioral health workforce crisis and insufficient foster care placements, the path forward requires bold, coordinated strategies grounded in flexibility, equity, and evidence. This brief includes key takeaways from the 2024 panel and outlines actionable insights to guide the transformation of the children鈥檚 behavioral health system.
