Health-Systems AAP.org > Advocacy & Policy > AAP Health Initiatives > Healthy Foster Care America > Health Systems Healthy Foster Care AmericaAboutAbout-UsGoalsLISTSERVContact UsAdvocacy and PoliciesAdvocacy InitiativesHealth Issues and NeedsPhysical HealthOral HealthMental and Behavioral HealthDevelopmental HealthEducational HealthHealth SystemsHealth Systems of CareHealth Care StandardsAddressing BarriersHealth Care ManagementModels of CareHealth Systems of Care Health Care Standards Addressing Barriers Health Care Management Models of Care Key ResourcesPrimary Care ToolsTrauma GuideFostering HealthMOC Part IIFrequently Asked QuestionsResource LibraryHealth Insurance for Young Adults Who Used to Be in Foster CareConference Recordings Health Systems Children and teens in foster care have a high prevalence of chronic medical, dental, mental health, developmental, and educational issues requiring that they receive more frequent and detailed health monitoring than other children and teens. Health Systems of Care Cross-systems collaboration and cooperation are based on a foundation of trust and respect. Learn how to develop this foundation. Health Care Standards Understand the components of service and care coordination that promote quality health care for these children. Addressing Barriers Despite the best of intentions, foster care has inherent barriers resulting in health care that is fragmented and often crisis-oriented. Health Care Management Health care management is the fundamental mechanism by which we ensure that all of the health needs of individual children and teens in foster care are met. Models of Care Find information on the various models, programs, and projects that are offered to children in the US foster care system. Advertising Disclaimer
