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Going for it--first post. Awesome to work with @kffhealthnews.org on this piece about the 5.4 million-plus kids (and counting, if Medicaid cuts go through) caring for adults in their lives. Huge thanks to Joshua Yang (SPPS Class of 2025!) for sharing his story. bsky.app/profile/kffh...
At least 5.4 million kids care for family members at home. But if proposed Medicaid cuts strip professional support for those with disabilities and chronic conditions, that tally will likely rise.
@lfabel.bsky.social reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
@lfabel.bsky.social reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Role Reversal: Millions of Kids Are Caregivers for Elders. Why Their Numbers Might Grow. - KFF Health News
As state officials anticipate Medicaid funding cuts that could strip resources for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, an army of unpaid caregivers waits in the wings: children. At ...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Going for it--first post. Awesome to work with @kffhealthnews.org on this piece about the 5.4 million-plus kids (and counting, if Medicaid cuts go through) caring for adults in their lives. Huge thanks to Joshua Yang (SPPS Class of 2025!) for sharing his story. bsky.app/profile/kffh...