Care coordination is a core element of efforts to strengthen systems of care that, when designed and implemented effectively, can improve health outcomes and quality of care for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families … Read More
Health Issues
Healthy Sexuality for Youth in Foster Care: Tip Sheet
Partnering with Youth to Promote Their Health and Safety Parents and caregivers play an important role in keeping youth in foster care safe by promoting healthy behaviors. Research suggests a lack of parental monitoring is linked to a range of … Read More
Together at the Table: Supporting the Nutrition, Health, and Well-Being of Grandfamilies
There are more than 2.5 million children in the U.S. growing up in “grandfamilies,” meaning they are being raised by relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, etc.) or close family friends without their parents in the home. Research shows grandfamilies are … Read More
Health Issues for Judges to Consider for Children in Foster Care
Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this resource for judges provides an overview of important health issues for children and youth in foster care. It discusses special considerations for children with medically complex conditions, transitions and discharges from foster … Read More