Assessment and Management of Youth Involved With the Child Welfare System
Publication Date: June 1, 2015
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
PRINCIPLES
Clinicians should understand the child welfare process and how youth and family may interface with the child welfare system.
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Clinicians should be familiar with child welfare system core values and principles.
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Clinicians should be aware of a referred child’s current legal status, including who has the authority to give consent for evaluation and treatment.
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Before accepting a referral, the clinician should clarify the circumstances and goals of the referral and the limits of which services can and cannot be provided.
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Clinicians should communicate with the referral source and the child welfare worker to obtain the information needed to proceed with the evaluation.
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Clinicians should involve biological and foster family members in assessment and/or treatment.
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Clinicians should be aware of special considerations in the evaluation and management of youth involved with the child welfare system.
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Clinicians should maintain high standards of record keeping with due attention to youth outcomes and confidentiality.
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Clinicians should be familiar with common problems presenting in youth involved with the child welfare system.
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Clinicians should be knowledgeable about evidence-based psychosocial interventions for youth involved with the child welfare system.
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Clinicians should be familiar with regulations and procedures for prescribing psychiatric medications to youth involved with the child welfare system and should follow evidence-based and best prescribing practices.
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Assessment and Management of Youth Involved With the Child Welfare System
Authoring Organization
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Publication Month/Year
June 1, 2015
Last Updated Month/Year
June 27, 2023
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adolescent, Child, Infant
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Childcare center, School
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, psychologist, social worker
Scope
Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D002669 - Child Welfare
Keywords
foster care, child welfare