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Professional publication: Linking infants and toddlers in foster care with early childhood mental health services

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

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Product Description:

This study evaluated a model program designed to screen young foster children (n = 432) and link them with infant mental health services. Regression analyses identified predictors of appropriate referral and linkage among demographic, placement, and screening clinician variables, and the impact of the program improvement. Clinicians with early childhood training and psychologists who participated in the program improvement were found to provide more appropriate referrals, and referrals led to high rates of mental health service delivery. Prenatal substance exposure was associated with more appropriate referral. Linkage rates did not vary by ethnicity, age, gender, or placement type.

Keyword(s):

infant mental health, foster care, child welfare, screening, early childhood

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

http://www.journals.elsevier.com/children-and-youth-services-review/

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