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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration this month $131.7 million in grants to programs that connect youth and families to behavioral health services. The Health Resources and Services Administration also awarded to expand access to mental health care for young people, including $19 million to help states integrate mental health care into pediatric practices. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services $20 million to improve mental health services for children involved in the child welfare system, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved a Medicaid state plan amendment to make more Medicaid funding available for school-based health services in Virginia.