Children in foster care—especially those who have experienced trauma—often require mental health treatment. For many, that treatment involves prescriptions for psychotropic medications. Psychotropic (pronounced “sike-oh-trope-ick”) […]
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Agencies Should Share Health Information with Foster Parents
According to North Carolina policy, DSS must share information about a child’s medical needs, medication, any special conditions, and instructions for the child’s care with […]
Read moreWhat Is Considered an Emergency?
A child who is having difficulty breathing (like asthma or choking). Child’s color doesn’t look right (blue tinged or very pale). Any head injury. Observe […]
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 moreEver feel you aren’t making a difference?Book Review
by Jeanne Preisler There are a few times in life that have a distinct before and after: getting married, for instance. Becoming a parent. Becoming […]
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