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Families and Adoption: The Pediatrician's Role in Supporting Communication
Clinical Report - Acmerican Academy of Pediatrics
By Deborah Borchers, MD and Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care
Published by:  American Academy of Pediatrics
Published In:  Pediatrics, Vol. 112 No. 6, December 2003
Click here to download clinical report (PDF file - 5 pages).


Health Care of Young Children in Foster Care
Policy Statement - American Academy of Pediatrics
By Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care
Published In:  Pediatrics, Vol. 109 No. 3, March 2002
Click here to download policy statement (PDF file - 6 pages).


Developmental Issues for Young Children in Foster Care
Policy Statement - American Academy of Pediatrics
By Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care
Published In:  Pediatrics, Vol. 106 No. 5, November 2000
Click here to download policy statement (PDF file - 6 pages).


Identification and Care of HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Infants, Children, and Adolescents in Foster Care
Policy Statement - American Academy of Pediatrics

By Committee on Pediatric Aids
Publi
shed In:  Pediatrics, Vol. 106 No. 1, July 2000
Click here to download policy statement (PDF file - 5 pages).


AACAP/CWLA Policy Statement on Mental Health and Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs, Screening and Assessment of Children in Foster Care
Policy Statement - American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Click here to read policy statement.


AACAP/CWLA Foster Care Mental Health Values Subcommittee
Policy Statement - American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Click here to read policy statement.


Fathers and Pediatricians: Enhancing Men's Roles in the Care and Development of Their Children
Clinical Report - American Academy of Pediatrics
By William L. Coleman, Craig GArfield, and the Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health
Published by:  American Academy of Pediatrics
Published In:  Pediatrics, Vol. 113 No. 5, May 2004
Click here to download clinical report (PDF file - 6 pages).

 


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