All foster parents in North Carolina should have a good understanding of universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens. After all, agencies are required to provide foster […]
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Health Insurance Until Age 26 for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care and Former Foster Youth
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 […]
Read moreNC 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 […]
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