Maine's disabled children face long waitlists for behavioral health services due to professional shortage, violating civil rights, despite governor's funding allocation.

Maine families with children facing severe disabilities are struggling to access timely support due to a shortage of behavioral health professionals. Many are on long waitlists for MaineCare services, which the U.S. Department of Justice claims violates disabled children's civil rights. Despite Governor Janet Mills allocating substantial funds for improvement, families report ongoing difficulties and inadequate services in the state's system, which often results in unnecessary segregation.

September 29, 2024
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