Statistics
Most pravalent mental health diagnosis amongst children in foster care
What is
PTSD
Psychotropic medication general include (don't list names of medications)
What is
mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety medications and stimulants
Katie A is
What is
- a class-action lawsuit filed in 2002
- required all counties to provide coordinated, home-based services for at-risk children and youth with serious mental health challenges
Youth have the right to receive their medical and mental health records at this age
What is
12 and older
PTSD in adulthood
What is
21.5% of former foster youth having PTSD
Compared to 4.5 of the general population
SB 319
What is
the requirement of including public health nurses in the oversight and administration of psychotropic medication to foster youth
No Stigma, No Barriers
What is
- Collaborative with CYC, Youth in Mind, VOICES, and Young Mind Advocacy stated in 2016
- Facilitates direct engagement of TAY with CA state and local mental health systems
- formed to further increase youth engagement to end stigma towards mental health experiences and break down barriers for young people to access wellness and care in California
Confidentiality
What is the
- right to confidentially speak with doctor or other medical professionals
- right to confidentiality regarding my medical information and diagnoses. This information can only be shared with authorized individuals in order to help me access and obtain treatment.
Percentage of foster youth with at least one clinical diagnosis
What is
42%
JV 22
What is
- Opposition to Application Regarding Psychotropic Medication
- Court document that allows youth to voice opinion on medications prescribed to them
AB 2877 (Thompson)
What is
- Original Bill for Extended Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth, passed in 2000
- Co-Sponsored by CYC, one of the first State's in the Country to opt in to program
- Increased Medi-Cal eligibility to age 21 and discontinued need for re-application post emancipation
Placement Changes
What is
the right to continue receiving mental health services when placement changes, including when moved to a different county.
Up to 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, compared to what approximate percent of the general population
What is
18-22%
A right regarding reassessment
What is
the right to ask for mental health services, including a reassessment
of diagnosis and prescribed psychotropic medications.
Former Foster Youth Program
Program through Med-Cal which allows youth in foster care on their 18th birthday to remain eligible for health care benefits until age 26
Risk & Benefits
What is
- the right to have the risks and benefits of the medication explained in a way that's understood by youth. This includes understanding how prescribed medication may interact with other medications or food.
The American Association of Pediatrics Calls mental health issues what
What is
“the largest unmet health need for children and teens in foster care.”
California age guidelines regarding limits to number of psychotropic medication prescribed to children & youth
What is
0 – 5 years of age - one prescription; 6 to 11 years of age - two prescriptions; 12 to 17 years old - three prescriptions
CCR's role in mental health reform
What is
- creation of STRTPs; limiting time in group care
- streamlining process of approvals for family homes
- increased training on mental health for providers
Safely stop
What is
the right to work with a doctor to safely stop taking medications