How MCOs Can Support Kinship Caregivers Through TCARE Assessment and Services

Kinship care—placement of children with relatives—affects nearly 1 in 11 children and offers better placement stability and behavioral health outcomes than other arrangements. Medicaid MCOs have an opportunity to support these caregivers, who face financial constraints and system navigation challenges, through tools like TCARE that identify caregiver needs and connect them to services. The discussion explores practical ways health plans can fill critical support gaps for kinship families.

Behavioral Health · Managed Care

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