Course
Opportunities for Primary Care and Medicaid to Help Prevent Child Welfare System Involvement
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training addresses how primary care and Medicaid can play pivotal roles in preventing child welfare system involvement. It explores strategies to enhance comprehensive pediatric care, focusing on addressing social determinants of health, relational health, and systemic inequities.
Target Audience
This training is designed for healthcare providers, policymakers, Medicaid administrators, and child welfare professionals dedicated to improving child and family well-being through integrated care approaches.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand how pediatric primary care can address social, behavioral, and relational health needs to reduce child welfare involvement.
- Identify effective models, such as the SEEK model and dyadic care, for comprehensive care delivery.
- Explore Medicaid funding levers to support integrated, equity-centered, team-based pediatric care.
- Implement strategies to engage families and reduce barriers to accessing preventive and relational health services.