Montana is sending troubled kids to out-of-state programs that have been accused of abuse
This month, approximately 90 children from Montana were attending facilities approved by Montana's Medicaid program in 10 other states.
Source: helenair.com
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Montana sending troubled kids to out-of-state programs accused of abuse
The high demand for treatment for troubled children has led MT health officials to send kids to programs in other states with less stringent oversight.
Source: greatfallstribune.com
Montana sends troubled youth to less regulated out-of-state programs
State health officials are using Medicaid funds to send children in their care to treatment programs in states with less stringent regulations.
Source: usatoday.com
Philanthropy Helped Reduce Institutional Placements for Foster Kids. Now Many Have Nowhere to Go.
Good philanthropic intentions fueled efforts to severely limit the number of foster children placed in group settings. But the movement has gone too far. More such facilities are needed for kids whose mental and behavioral challenges make placing them with families extremely difficult.
Source: philanthropy.com
State laws aim to regulate 'Troubled Teen Industry' but loopholes remain – Daily Montanan
Individual states begin looking into and regulating the 'troubled teen industry' but advocates say more is needed on the federal level.
Source: dailymontanan.com