title: Practice parameter for the assessment and management of youth involved with the child welfare system.
abstract: This Practice Parameter presents principles for the mental health assessment and management of youth involved with the child welfare system. Important definitions, background, history, epidemiology, mental health care use, and functional outcomes are described. Practical guidance regarding child welfare-related considerations for evaluation and management are discussed.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fouras
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000296:Adolescent Psychiatry; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000068216:Child Protective Services / Q000191:economics*; D002665:Child Psychiatry; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000266:history*; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
keywords: child and adolescent psychiatry; child welfare; foster care; practice guidelines; practice parameters