Caring for children in foster and kinship care during a pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations
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https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2021.1965065
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Through qualitative feedback from professionals in healthcare, mental health, and child welfare, this study explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of children in the child welfare system. Positive outcomes and challenges related to the care of children in foster or kinship care in Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic are described. Themes identified included disparities in the child welfare system; utilization of telehealth; cross-sector communication and collaboration; safety considerations; and placement stability and support. The article concludes with recommendations in each of these areas for ensuring the health and well-being of children in foster and kinship care during a pandemic.
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https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7743-3974; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0607-3636; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8721-8915; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4180-684X
Publication Date
11-2020
Publisher
Journal of Public Child Welfare
Keywords
child welfare, child, foster care, covid-19, pandemic, relative/kinship
Disciplines
Pediatrics | Primary Care | Social Work
Recommended Citation
Loria, Hilda; McLeigh, Jill; Wolfe, Kristin; Conner, Erinne; Smith, Valerie; Greeley, Christopher S.; and Keefe, Rachel J., "Caring for children in foster and kinship care during a pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations" (2020). Rees-Jones Center Publications. 6.
https://scholarlycollection.childrens.com/rjfcce-pub/6
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