Health Systems

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​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.    

  • Models of Care
    Find information on the various models, programs, and projects that are offered to children in the US foster care system.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
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