title: Foster Care and Child Health.
abstract: Children in foster care need more from health providers than routine well-child care. The changes in legislation that were designed to prevent children from languishing in foster care also necessitate a plan that works with the child, the biological family, and the foster family in ensuring the best outcome for the child. This approach acknowledges that most foster children will return to the biological family. Recent research on the effect of adverse childhood experiences across all socioeconomic categories points to the need for specifically designed, focused, and coordinated health and mental health services for children in foster care.
authors: Child Advocacy and Protection, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Mailstop 6003, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. Electronic address: lolita.mcdavid@uhhospitals.org.
authors: Lolita M
authors: LM
authors: McDavid
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D005581:Foster Home Care; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States
keywords: Adverse conditions of childhood; Child health; Foster care