Georgia program suggests more support for high-risk families may improve health outcomes

Georgia has seen an increase in mental health and substance-use needs during the pandemic, including among young people.

A unique pilot program for some low-income Georgia families struggling with mental health conditions and the risk of losing their children to foster care is reporting improved outcomes.

The Medicaid-related program could soon expand to more people statewide. 

Ohio-based nonprofit managed care organization CareSource launched it for its Georgia network’s families with Medicaid health plans. The company has roughly 500,000 members in the state.