Child Development
Children in foster care are significantly much more likely to have what?
developmental delays, asthma, obesity, speech, hearing, and vision problems, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, and other health and mental health issues
(any of the following answers count as correct)
What does FFPSA stand for?
Family First Prevention Services Act
any condition which requires ongoing medical attention or greatly compromises one’s quality of life
a chronic health condition
A window of time when different parts of the brain are relatively more sensitive to experiences
Critical or sensitive period
What options do foster children have besides Medicaid?
Private health care or children's health insurance program
How soon after placement should a foster child receive a health screening?
72 hours
What are five main factors that effect a child's growth and development?
nutrition, parent behaviors, parenting, social and cultural practices, and environment.
What is the maximum age of eligibility for medicaid?
up to ages, 19, 20, and 21 depending on the state
What percent of foster children have three or more chronic health issues?
25%-40%
in what parts of the brain does maltreatment affect connectivity, which can then initiate the development of anxiety and depression by late adolescence
the amygdala and hippocampus
What title is Medicaid authorized under?
title XIX of the social security act
if actual medical records are absent, how can foster families still go about obtaining medical history information?
Take advantage of any information from social worker, school records, or information from the child directly