Bridging Medicaid and Child Welfare Systems

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:20 – 11:50 a.m.

In this dynamic session, Sellers Dorsey experts Rachel Marsh and Brittany McAllister will explore how Medicaid and child welfare systems can be aligned to transform care for children and families. Attendees will gain insights into the interaction of Medicaid and child welfare programs and the challenges of fragmented systems, learn to recognize key obstacles preventing effective cross-program coordination, and explore real-world examples of states and agencies that have successfully met those challenges and crossed those obstacles. Walk away with concrete steps and best practices to foster collaboration between Medicaid and child welfare agencies.

Speakers:

Rachel Marsh, Associate Director

Brittany McAllister, Associate Director