Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care and Related Federal Issues

Baumrucker, Evelyne P. ; Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L. ; Stoltzfus, Emilie ; Fernandez, Bernadette

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Child welfare;    Foster home care;    Child health services;   

RP-ID  :  R42378
RP-ID  :  R42378_2012Jul24

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The report begins with a discussion of major findings. It then briefly describes the foster care population and their unique health-related issues. Next is an overview of the federal programs and policies in three areas--child welfare, Medicaid, and private health insurance--that directly or indirectly address some of the health care needs of such children and young adults. The report concludes with a discussion of issues pertaining to these federal policies.