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

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Discusses major findings concerning health care needs of children in foster care. Describes foster care population and their unique health-related issues. Provides overview of Federal programs and ...

Discusses major findings concerning health care needs of children in foster care. Describes foster care population and their unique health-related issues. Provides overview of Federal programs and policies that directly or indirectly address health care needs of such children and young adults, including policies on child welfare, Medicaid, and private health insurance.

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