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Foster Youth Wellness Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination Webinar: Children in Foster Care

September 14, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Webinar: Children in Foster Care Topics:

  • California Department of Public Health – Overview of Public Health Guidance for vaccinations in youth ages 12-17
  • National Center for Youth Law - Information about Consent for Medical Treatment specific to foster youth
  • Judicial Council – Vaccination Best Practices
  • California Department of Social Services – Vaccine Guidance, Scenarios, and School Vaccine Information

Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens Outreach & Education Toolkit (Released 2023)

DHCS released the newly developed Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens Outreach & Education Toolkit. This Toolkit is intended to educate and inform families and providers in Medi-Cal about the federal Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) requirement. The following documents are available on DHCS’ Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens webpage.

Contact Us

Permanency Policy Bureau
Permanency  Services & Support Unit
744 P Street, MS 8-13-556
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 657-1858
FosterYouthWellness@dss.ca.gov

Quick Links

COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Recording

Related Letters

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility for Minor Youth in Foster Care All County Information Notices

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