HCPF reports 17,000 enrolled in CFC; children’s waiver merged and enrolling HCPF said more than 17,000 Coloradans have enrolled in Community First Choice and that a new children's waiver (Children with Complex Health Needs) launched July 1, 2025 with over 1,000 children enrolled; enrollment remains rolling through the transition year.

HCPF announces that over 17,000 Coloradans have successfully enrolled in the new Community First Choice program, with a streamlined children's waiver now also in effect!

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Nevada pursues new benefits, specialty plan and waivers to comply with DOJ settlement on children’s behavioral health NVHA and Nevada Medicaid described efforts required by a Department of Justice settlement to reduce unnecessary institutionalization of children with behavioral-health conditions, including new Medicaid benefits, rate increases, a specialty managed‑care plan and licensing and inspection reforms for PRTFs. Officials said many state plan amendments and waivers are pending CMS approval and singled out 01/01/2027 as a target for some delivery‑system changes.

Nevada is rolling out a comprehensive strategy to revolutionize children's behavioral health care, aiming to cut down on unnecessary institutionalization and enhance support services by 2027.

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Knox County commissioners adopt $28.64 million 2026 general-fund budget Knox County commissioners on Dec. 18 voted to adopt a 2026 general-fund budget with $28.64 million in estimated revenue, approving an increase driven largely by an $860,000 rise in the sheriff’s office budget and a $1,000,000 allocation for children’s services.

Knox County's commissioners have just adopted a $28.64 million budget for 2026, with a staggering $860,000 hike for the sheriff's office and a crucial $1 million boost for children's services.

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Commissioners Approve Continuation of US 211 App and New CYS Contracts Commissioners unanimously vote to continue US 211 app and discuss upcoming CYS contracts.

Lawrence County officials are taking bold steps to enhance community services, including a unanimous decision to keep the vital US 211 app accessible for all residents!

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Swindon's children's services are making "positive progress" according to Ofsted, but improvements are still needed. The council is working to address identified areas. #Swindon #ChildrenServices #Ofsted #LocalNews #UK Link

Board of Supervisors votes unanimously against funding Baby Bank program this year The Board of Supervisors decides to postpone funding for the Baby Bank program.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors has hit pause on the Baby Bank program, raising urgent questions about funding priorities for children's services.

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