Creating an Equitable System of Care for Minoritized Youth and Addressing Systemic and Structural Barriers.

Area of Science:

• Child and Adolescent Health
• Health Equity
• Social Determinants of Health

Background:

• Minoritized youth face significant barriers within existing systems of care.
• Understanding these systemic challenges is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of systems of care for minoritized youth.
• To identify and discuss strategies for overcoming barriers faced by this population.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of existing research on systems of care and barriers.
• Discussion of evidence-based approaches for improving care delivery.

Main Results:

• Key barriers include lack of cultural humility, poor communication, and judgmental approaches in care.
• Effective strategies involve alliance-building, culturally sensitive communication, and nonjudgmental practices.

Conclusions:

• A holistic evaluation approach is essential for minoritized children.
• Leveraging the resilience of minoritized youth is critical for developing effective, multipronged action plans.