Report to the Delaware Task Force on the Health of Children in Foster Care
Date
2015
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Center for Community Research & Service
Abstract
Description
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children in foster care have poorer health than any other group of children. Their higher prevalence of a range of physical, mental and behavioral health problems can lead to greater healthcare utilization and higher costs. However, many children in foster care have undiagnosed and under-treated medical conditions, and persistent unmet health needs.
Keywords
Foster care, Youth, Child health, Preventive care, Delaware foster system
Citation
Knight, E., McDuffie, M. J., Gifford, K., Tierney, G., Peuquet, S., Renden, V., & Torrance, C. (2015). Report to the Delaware Task Force on the Health of Children in Foster Care. Newark, DE: Center for Community Research & Service; School of Public Policy & Administration; University of Delaware.