FY 2007-Demonstration Project: Community-Based Alternatives to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities
July 7, 2006 FY 2007-Demonstration Project: Community-Based Alternatives to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities On August 18, 2006, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the availability of $218 million to fund a maximum of ten state Medicaid programs to provide community-based alternatives to psychiatric residential treatment facilities for children. CMS seeks proposals that demonstrate collaboration with youth and families and collaboration across mental health and other child serving agencies. Grant applications from state Medicaid agencies are due by October 18, 2006. Demonstration grants will be awarded beginning December 1, 2006, and projects will end September . . .
