CHILDREN'S CHAT Kentucky v. Tennessee – Which State Is Better at Covering Families? July 31, 2020 // Heavyn Jennings Tennessee and Kentucky have many things in common as neighboring Southern states. Children’s health is not one of them. Kentucky has a
CHILDREN'S CHAT The Role of Medicaid in Rural Communities July 14, 2020 // Tamia Esmon and Shery Girgis There are significant challenges for individuals residing in rural America. Rural residents are less likely to be employed and more likely to have
CHILDREN'S CHAT How Medicaid Expansion Could Decrease Child Maltreatment July 14, 2020 // Tamia Esmon and Shery Girgis In the United States, child maltreatment is a substantial and pervasive issue that has long-lasting effects. Roughly 2.9 million cases are reported yearly
CHILDREN'S CHAT Coming Soon to Tennessee: The Katie Beckett Waiver Program February 26, 2020 // Author: Donna DeStefano, Assistant Executive Director, Tennessee Disability Coalition What is a Katie Beckett Waiver Program? Katie Beckett was a little girl living with her family
CHILDREN'S CHAT Policy Solutions to Prevent Infant and Maternal Mortality in Tennessee February 12, 2020 // Author: Kinika Young Tennessee lags behind other states in important measures of women’s health. According to America’s Health Rankings, Tennessee ranks 41st in the health
