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Caring for youth in foster care: A trauma-informed practice guide

Christina Quick, Tracy W Halasz

    The Nurse Practitioner
    |February 25, 2025
    PubMed

    Insights

    Caring for children in foster care presents unique challenges due to complex trauma and fragmented health services. This guide offers healthcare providers practical, trauma-informed strategies for better pediatric foster care.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Healthcare
    • Trauma-Informed Care
    • Child Welfare

    Background:

    • Children in foster care are a vulnerable population with complex trauma histories.
    • Fragmented and transient healthcare further complicates their chronic health needs.
    • Over 368,000 children were in US foster care in 2022, highlighting the need for specialized care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide healthcare providers with a practical guide for caring for youth in foster care.
    • To address the challenges associated with providing comprehensive healthcare to this population.
    • To promote evidence-based, trauma-informed practices in pediatric foster care.

    Main Methods:

    • This discussion synthesizes current guidelines and evidence-based practices.
    • It focuses on a practical, trauma-informed approach to care.
    • The content is tailored for healthcare providers working with foster youth.

    Main Results:

    • Identifies key challenges in healthcare delivery for foster youth.
    • Outlines strategies for addressing complex trauma and fragmented care.
    • Emphasizes the importance of a trauma-informed approach.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers need specialized knowledge to effectively care for children in foster care.
    • A trauma-informed, evidence-based approach is crucial for improving health outcomes.
    • This guide equips providers with practical tools for enhanced pediatric foster care.

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