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Care4Kids. Protecting the Most Vulnerable People in Our Community. Diane Gerlach, DO Pediatrician, Medical Director Aurora Health Care Kenosha. Objectives. To recognize the extent of foster care in our community To understand the Care4Kids program
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Care4Kids Protecting the Most Vulnerable People in Our Community
Diane Gerlach, DO • Pediatrician, Medical Director • Aurora Health Care Kenosha
Objectives • To recognize the extent of foster care in our community • To understand the Care4Kids program • To encourage community partnerships to protect and care for our children
Wisconsin Children in Out-of-Home Care Annual Report for Calendar Year 2012 December 31, 2013 • 259 children entered out of home care – 3rd highest in the state behind Milw and Madison • 6.15/1000 children – 10th highest in the state • 34% under age 5 years • 30% age 11-16 years
3/13-2/14 Kenosha Co • >25 months to TPR • Almost 7 years in OHC until aging out • have >2 placement • 16% in the 1st year • 36% by 2 years • 62% if in the system >2 years
How do Foster Care and Care4Kids relate to KIC? • The vaccine years • Unstable homes mean inconsistent healthcare and lost records
Care4Kids • A Medical Home for Children in Foster Care • Centers of Excellence • Communication and integration of resources • Comprehensive coordinated collaborative care
What is the goal of Care4Kids? • This new approach to healthcare will: • Strengthen quality of care • Increase access to care • Improve timeliness of care • Improve physical and mental health outcomes for children • Promote improved resiliency • Create stronger natural support systems for children in Out-of-Home Care
What benefits will children enrolled in Care4Kids receive? • An Out-of-Home Care Health Screen within 2 business days of entering care • A Comprehensive Initial Health Assessment within 30 days of entering care • A mental health evaluation (if needed) • All Medicaid-covered benefits
Dental and Vision care • Ongoing routine check-ups • A Health Care Coordinator • Preferred access to Child Advocacy Centers and Centers of Excellence • A Comprehensive Health Care Plan tailored to the child’s individual health needs • Ongoing Health Care for an additional 12 months after discharge from out-of-home care
Provider Benefits • Training • Resources • Screening tools • Case coordination • Comprehensive health care plan
How to Help • Communicate • Advocate • Respect • Educate
More Information • http://dcf.wi.gov/foster_care_and_adoption.htm • http://www.dcf.wisconsin.gov/bmcw/partnership/pdf/care4kids.pdf