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#38 Medicaid Matters: Two Teachers, Four Kids, One Special Family

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Colleen Cook

What happens when love meets the limits of the healthcare system? In this episode, Tracy speaks with Colleen Cook, a Virginia mom and special ed teacher, about raising four adopted children with special needs — and how Medicaid has made their journey possible. This is the story of a loving family navigating more diagnoses and therapies than usual, showing us the transformative power of affordable healthcare.

Hosted by: Tracy Douglas

Tracy Douglas


Posted On June 6, 2025

Posted By CommonHealth

Posted In Medicaid

Tagged adoption behavioral health foster care Medicaid

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