Florida Receives Waiver Approval for Child Welfare Managed Care Demonstration Project

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Donna E. Shalala has approved a child welfare demonstration waiver for Florida that will allow the state to implement managed care principles with community-based providers to improve child welfare services for children and families in need. Under the demonstration, Florida will initiate a statewide community-based care program, along with enhancing the coordination of child welfare services. The goals of these efforts seek to reduce the length of stay in . . .