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Family-based residential treatment has been recognized by behavioral health professionals as having better outcomes for women and their children. But such programs often struggle to stay afloat because of staffing shortages and volatile funding. And because of that complexity, families in rural areas are less likely to find such a residential treatment program in their communities.
From its own affiliations with such programs, Ratcliff said, Volunteers of America has seen that"the problem is that Medicaid does not cover the cost of a comprehensive program, and grants come and go." Beyond the financial hurdles involved in running family treatment programs, managers face logistical constraints. Providing schooling is one of the challenges that come with operating a family-based treatment center, Snyder said. For example, she said, part of the reason the facility allows only for children younger than 5 is to not affect local school enrollment.
"He even just ran up to one of the old day care ladies, like totally remembered her and gave her a hug," said Cajucom, 26, who since has moved toCPS granted her custody of her son in May.from Recovering Hope and other programs, some states have found it difficult to keep such facilities running.