The Affordable Care Act requires states to provide youth under 26 with continued health insurance coverage under Medicaid if they were in foster care at […]
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NC Initiative Seeks to Improve Health of Kids in Foster Care
Fostering Health NC is a statewide initiative focused on improving health outcomes for children and youth served by the foster care program. This effort, led […]
Read moreTips for Acting Boldly to Change Diet and Exercise for Kids
As parents and caregivers, you are critical to establishing the necessary and lifelong habits of healthy eating and exercise in children. Act boldly as a […]
Read moreProtect Children’s Long-Term Health with the HPV Vaccine
As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children’s health now and for the future. Today, there is a strong weapon to prevent […]
Read moreTalking to Teens in Foster Care about Sexual Health
by Beth Vazquez If you’re a foster parent, you may feel unsure whether it’s your role to talk with teens in your care about sexual […]
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