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The Foster Youth Mental Health Act - casey.senate.gov

(1 days ago) WEBThe Foster Youth Mental Health Act. Title IV-B, Subpart 1 of the Social Security Act provides grants to states to prevent family separation as well as to promote the safety, permanence and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families. This bill …

https://www.casey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/the_foster_youth_mental_health_act_one_pager.pdf

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Casey Introduces Legislation to Support Foster Youth, …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Foster Youth Mental Health Act would help young people currently or formerly in foster care, as well as parents and guardians, navigate and access resources such as mental health support, housing, child care, and other critical services and expand health planning to ensure states have in place key components of a comprehensive …

https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-introduces-legislation-to-support-foster-youth-expand-educational-resources-and-health-care-coverage

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S. 2836: Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023

(3 days ago) WEBThis Act may be cited as the Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023. 2. National navigation program to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in, and formerly in, foster care. Section 426 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 626) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting special projects, after …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s2836/text

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Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023 (S. 2836)

(8 days ago) WEBS. 2836: Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023. ( ) A bill to amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in, and formerly in, foster care, and for other purposes. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s2836

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S.2836 - Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023

(1 days ago) WEBS.2836 - Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023 118th Congress (2023-2024) Bill Hide Overview . Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (Introduced 09/19/2023) Committees: Here are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced Passed Senate; Passed House; To President; Became Law; More on This Bill. CBO …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2836

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Foster Youth Mental Health Policy Brief - NFYI

(7 days ago) WEBYouth with FCE are more likely to have experienced child maltreatment and trauma, which is a “significant risk factor” for PTSD, anxiety, and depression, among other illnesses.8 In 2020, 63 percent of children entering foster care did so. under circumstances of neglect, 12 percent because of physical abuse, and 4 percent because of sexual

https://nfyi.org/foster-youth-mental-health-policy-brief/

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TH ST CONGRESS SESSION S. 2836

(1 days ago) WEB2 •S 2836 IS 1 SEC. 2. NATIONAL NAVIGATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT 2 THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF 3 CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN, AND FORMERLY 4 IN, FOSTER CARE. 5 Section 426 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 6 626) is amended— 7 (1) in the section heading, by inserting ‘‘SPE- 8 CIAL PROJECTS,’’ …

https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2836/BILLS-118s2836is.pdf

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S. 2836: Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023

(9 days ago) WEBS. 2836: Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023. Overview. Details. Text. Study Guide. How well do you know S. 2836? Use this study guide to find out. You can find answers to most of the questions below here on GovTrack.us, including on the overview, details, and text tabs for this bill at the top of this page.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s2836/studyguide

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S.3625 - Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

(1 days ago) WEBTimely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act This bill requires an initial mental health screening within 30 days after a child enters foster care. In the case of a child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3625

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About This Guide - healthlaw.org

(2 days ago) WEBsomeone who was in foster care in any state on their 18th birthday or later. If you're unsure whether you're a current or former foster youth, contact the Foster Care Ombudsman Office at 1-877-846-1602 or [email protected]. If you're not a foster youth, you may still qualify for Medi-Cal mental health services for other reasons.

https://healthlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Foster-Youth-Mental-Health-Guide-English-UPDATE-1.pdf

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Foster Youth Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBMost foster youth are eligible for California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, which provides a critical safety net to youth who otherwise cannot access mental health care services. In Medi-Cal, County Mental Health Plans (MHPs) are responsible for providing Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) to benefciaries. 1

https://healthlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CA-Foster-Youth-SMHS-Qualitative-Report.pdf

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Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care: Challenges and Solutions

(5 days ago) WEB1 HHS, 2011b 2 National Institute of Mental Health, 2011, p. 3 3 Ahrens, DuBois, & Richardson, 2008 4 Courtney et al., 2005 5 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008 6 Casey Family Programs, 2005 7 National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2007 8 Ray, 2006 9, 10 National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2007 11 National …

https://youth.gov/youth-briefs/foster-care-youth-brief/challenges

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Davis, Krishnamoorthi, Casey Introduce Legislation to Foster …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Fostering Success in Higher Education Act would substantially improve state capacity to assist these students, helping them cover the costs of college and providing robust support and mental health services. This legislation would invest $150 million a year in states, tribes, and territories to establish or expand statewide initiatives …

https://davis.house.gov/media/press-releases/davis-krishnamoorthi-casey-introduce-legislation-foster-success-higher

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National Foster Care Month 2024: Engaging Youth, Building - ACF

(9 days ago) WEBThis year’s NFCM blog post discusses how the public and our partners can help youth in foster care thrive. It also highlights the legal representation rule finalized earlier this month. National Foster Care Month 2024: Engaging Youth, Building Supports, and Strengthening Opportunities The Administration for Children and Families

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2024/05/national-foster-care-month-2024-engaging-youth-building-supports-and-strengthening

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Foster Youth Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health …

(6 days ago) WEBMHP to determine their compliance with federal and state law, these reviews are currently only conducted once every three years. 11 information on, availability of, and access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services for foster youth and former foster youth; and 2. Benefciary handbooks, brochures, fyers, notices, letters, or other

https://healthlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CA-Foster-Youth-SMHS-Document-Review-Report.pdf

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Mental Health and Foster Care - National Conference of State …

(5 days ago) WEBUp to 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, compared to approximately 18-22 percent of the general population. As a result of these increased mental health issues, foster youth are prescribed psychotropic medications at a much higher rate than non-foster youth, costing the state, through fee …

https://www.ncsl.org/human-services/mental-health-and-foster-care

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Mental Health for Children, Young Adults, and Families

(6 days ago) WEBIn 2021, the Georgia State Legislature passed House Bill 1013, “The Mental Health Parity Act”. Included in this legislation was the establishment of MATCH (Multi-Agency Treatment for Children) Youth Peer Drop In Centers: A youth peer drop in center provides a supportive, stigma-free environment where young adults, ages 16-26, can spend

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-children-young-adults-and-families

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Governor Polis Signing Bills into Law to Help Support Youth …

(8 days ago) WEBAs part of the Polis administration’s ongoing work in partnership with the legislature to increase mental and behavioral health services for students and young people across Colorado, Gov. Polis signed HB23-1003 School Mental Health Assessment - Representative Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Lisa Cutter. This legislation improves …

https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/10286-governor-polis-signing-bills-law-help-support-youth-mental-health-foster-youth-grow

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NY State Senate Bill 2023-S9787

(3 days ago) WEBSenate Mental Health. Law Section: Mental Hygiene Law. Laws Affected: Amd §§7.03 & 7.07, Ment Hyg L. 2023-S9787 (ACTIVE) - Summary. Provides for definitions of mental health and family and youth peer advocates and requires the office of mental health to establish peer service qualification programs. 2023-S9787 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9787

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S. 836 (117 th ): Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

(7 days ago) WEBS. 836 (117. th. ): Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act. A bill to amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/s836

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Covering Kids - p2pga.org

(2 days ago) WEBhealth benefits, which include outpatient and ER care, hospital stays, mental health and substance abuse services, prescription drug plans, rehabilitative care, and lab work. How tHe AfforDAble CAre ACt AffeCtS GeorGiA’S CHilDren former foster youth can access health insurance. The ACA allows foster youth who have aged out of the sys-

https://www.p2pga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CoveringKids_r4_web.pdf

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Fostering Success for Georgia’s Foster Care Youth

(2 days ago) WEBYour support of Fostering Success Act, Inc. will be given back to you in a 100% credit through your Georgia income taxes. More importantly, your funds will directly support the education, training, housing, food, transportation, healthcare, mental health, and other necessary living expenses of our local foster youth.

https://fosteringsuccessact.org/

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Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First

(Just Now) WEBALPHARETTA, Ga., January 19, 2024--Fostering Success Act, Inc. (FSA), a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fostering-success-act-inc-approved-140000148.html

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Department of Human Services (DHS) - PA.GOV

(9 days ago) WEBDepartment Of Human Services, Blair County Enter into Settlement Agreement to Improve the County’s Office of Children, Youth, And Families Shapiro Administration Highlights Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Older Pennsylvanians, Governor’s Proposed Investments in Behavioral Health Funding

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs.html

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How to Equip Youth with Resilient Minds - blog.cph.org

(6 days ago) WEBThe earlier youth have these tools, the better armed they will be when life presents challenges. Students can use Resilient Minds as early as 5th–6th grade with age-appropriate lessons and journal prompts found in the Student Book. The 5th–6th grade Student Book and 7th–8th grade Student Book vary in depth for each lesson, so …

https://blog.cph.org/teach/how-to-equip-youth-with-resilient-minds

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N.Y. Gov. Hochul plans to introduce legislation banning - MSN

(2 days ago) WEBM ay 31—STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a ban on smartphones in schools as several state officials aim to keep children safe online from social media platforms and their

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/n-y-gov-hochul-plans-to-introduce-legislation-banning-smartphones-in-schools-report-says/ar-BB1noYpu

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NYS Senate passes ‘Honor and Remember Flag’ legislation

(8 days ago) WEBALBANY, N.Y. — At the urging of Griffo and Oberacker and in response to a request from the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, the bill was introduced by Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, D-Staten Island, and chair of the Senate’s Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee.The “Honor and Remember Flag” was conceived …

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/2024/jessica-scarcella-spanton/nys-senate-passes-honor-and-remember-flag

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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's …

(7 days ago) WEBEarlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Willie Geist, MSNBC: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is working now on a tight deadline to get new social media bills to the State Legislature before the …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/audio-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-guest-msnbcs-morning-joe-0

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S. 439 (115 th ): Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

(7 days ago) WEBFeb 17, 2017. S. 439 (115th). A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care. In GovTrack.us, a …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/s439

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of Human Services

(8 days ago) WEBHealthChoices is the name of Pennsylvania's managed care programs for Medicaid / Medical Assistance recipients. Through managed care organizations, eligible individuals receive quality physical and behavioral medical care, as well as long-term supports. To learn more about available services, find information for participants and providers in

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid.html

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Opinion: Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” is the Pride anthem we so - CNN

(7 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/01/opinions/billie-eilish-lunch-pride-lgbtq-hope/index.html

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Voices for health: driving universal health coverage through social

(9 days ago) WEBThe Coalition of Partnerships for UHC and Global Health urges Member States to support the resolution on social participation for universal health coverage and well-being at the 77th WHA and turn their commitments into tangible action. Authors: Svetlana Akselrod, Michael Adekunle Charles, Pamela Cipriano, Katie Dain, Rajat …

https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/22-05-2024-voices-for-health-driving-universal-health-coverage-through-social-participation

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