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
Description
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.
Publication Date
2021
Publisher
Journal of Public Child Welfare
Keywords
Pediatrics, Child Welfare, Dallas, Integrated Care, Trauma-Informed
Disciplines
Pediatrics | Primary Care | Social Work | Trauma
Recommended Citation
Loria, Hilda; McLeigh, Jill; Wolfe, Kristin; Conner, Erinne; Smith, Valerie; and Greeley, Christopher, "Caring for children in foster and kinship care during a pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations" (2021). Research. 8.
https://scholarlycollection.childrens.com/rjfcce-pub/8
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