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.