FOSTER CARE BACKGROUND
What is Specialized Foster Care?
It's a therapeutic environment where foster parents are trained to teach children the needed social, interpersonal, educational, independent living, and conflict-resolution skills to assist them with becoming a productive members of society.
What are the predominant psychiatric diagnoses of children in foster care?
Disruptive behavior disorders, especially conduct disorder
What are the most common behavior issues in foster children?
Hoarding food, withdrawing, having difficulty telling the truth and competing for attention are among the most common behaviors.
What are health problems that children in foster care have that are significantly higher than children in the general population?
Acute and chronic illnesses, growth and developmental problems, and difficulty accessing health services
When are receipts due to your Administrative Specialist?
Within 30 days of purchase.
What is your CPA crisis number?
706-662-8423
What are the most common mental health issues that children in foster care have?
"Externalizing behaviors" such as aggression, attention problems, and delinquent behaviors
Why might a foster child exhibit behavior issues?
Many of the children entering into the foster care system have been exposed to negative circumstances and situations, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect or abandonment, or parent problems like a mental health issue or addiction for a few examples.
What are multiple barriers for children in foster care for accessing health care?
Poor health care insurance coverage, limited services, low reimbursement rates for providers, and immigration status
What should happen after every emergency, medical, dental, or psychiatric appointment?
Collect paperwork and inform the case manager.
What type of trauma do children in foster care have experienced?
Abuse and/or Neglect
How does foster care affect adulthood?
The results of the study indicate that former foster children did report lower scores on life happiness, higher depression scores, lower levels of esteem, lower scores on marital happiness, less intimate paternal and maternal relationships, and higher incidence of social isolation than adults who were never in foster care
High rates of criminal behavior for children in foster care are associated with....
Increased ties with family and community of origin
What are consequences of substance exposure experienced by children in foster care?
Birth defects, central nervous system impairment, and HIV infection
How long does take to process a recertification/initial intake bonus and back pay for approved waivers?
Up to 60 or 90 days.
What is the average length of stay for children in foster care?
Just under 3 years
How does depression present differently in adolescents than adults?
Irritability and Aggression
What can you do for a child with behavioral issues?
Try to avoid situations that can make your child cranky, such as becoming overly stimulated, tired, or bored. Don't criticize your child in front of other people. Describe your child's behavior as bad, but don't label your child as bad. Praise your child often when he or she deserves it.
What is the most traumatic part about going into foster care for children?
What kind of changes in your home should you immediately inform your Licensing Specialist (LS) about?
Household members that are moving in or moving out, new cars, new pets, home damage, home renovations.
What are the 3 goals of foster care?
*Prevention
*Protection
*Permanency
What policy promote normalcy for foster youth?
Reasonable Prudent Parenting Standards
What are behavioral signs of trauma?
What is the most common outcome for children in foster care?
Frequent placement changes.
When are fire drill due?
Monthly
**Quarterly for Respite Parents**