In 2019, there were approximately 424,000 US children and youth in foster care. Children and youth in foster care often require targeted services and supports. Yet many children receive fragmented or limited access to care, contributing to higher rates of unmet health needs. In recognition of National Foster Care Month, this resource page highlights innovative policy options and approaches for states to improve health outcomes for children and youth in foster care.
NASHP Blogs
- Implementing the Family First Prevention Services Act: What to Watch in 2021, January 2021
- New Law Helps States Pay for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Federal Foster Care Funds, May 2018
Case Studies and Issue Briefs
- Maryland’s Family Recovery Courts: Successfully Reuniting Families with the Help of Customized Substance Use Disorder Treatment, March 2021
- State Roles in Preventing and Improving Foster Care Placements for Children with Medical Complexity, September 2020
- States Use Policy Levers and Emerging Research to Address Antipsychotic Use in Children in Foster Care, February 2019
- Oklahoma Uses Focus Groups to Identify Strategies to Better Serve Foster Care Youth, May 2018
Maps and Charts