02569nam 2200457 450 991015523280332120180714150729.01-62257-158-4(CKB)3710000000973778(MiAaPQ)EBC4787188(EXLCZ)99371000000097377820170130h20122012 uy 0engurcnu||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierWelfare of children in Foster care health care needs and social security benefits /Cooper Mitchell and Mark E. Parker, editorsNew York :Novinka,2012.©20121 online resource (137 pages) illustrations, tablesChildren's Issues, Laws and ProgramsSocial Issues, Justice and StatusIncludes index.1-62257-143-6 Preface -- Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care & Related Federal Issues -- Child Welfare: Social Security & Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits for Children in Foster Care -- IndexApproximately 662,000 children spend some time in foster care each year. Most enter care because they have experienced neglect or abuse by their parents. Between 35% and 60% of children entering foster care have at least one chronic or acute physical health condition that needs treatment. As many as one-half to three-fourths show behavioural or social competency problems that may warrant mental health services and substance abuse counselling. As many as 24,000 (about 6%) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other Social Security benefits. Some research suggests that a greater number of children in foster care might be eligible for SSI benefits if this assistance was sought. This book examines the health care needs and social security benefit issues facing children in the foster care system with a focus on medicaid benefits; private health insurance reforms; and possible legislative changes. -- Provided by publisher.Children's issues, laws and programs series.Social issues, justice and status series.Foster childrenMedical careUnited StatesFoster childrenMedical care362.104258Mitchell CooperParker Mark E.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910155232803321Welfare of children in Foster care2881226UNINA