Primary Medical Needs (PMN) and Adolescents Foster Homes Are Needed

The first qualification for PMN Home must be a Registered Nurse (RN)

Introducing the problem
Child maltreatment is a scientific health problem concern in the United States the world health organization defines maltreatment as” all forms of physical and or emotional i’ll-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect and exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to a child’s health, survival ,development, normalcy, or dignity. Children were investigated for child maltreatment, 700,000 children sustained as victims US Department of health and human services. Of these almost 80% were experiencing neglect, while 18% were victims of physical abuse and 20% victims of sexual abuse Which these numbers are steady changing every year. Following investigations for child maltreatment or for other reasons, 340,000 children were nearly placed in foster care and a total of 641,000 children spent at least some amount of time in the foster care system. The majority of children and adolescents in foster care will remain in Placement for longer than one year with more than 20% remaining in foster care placements for more than three years this is very alarming. Please get involved.

All children and adolescents in foster care placement have a higher rate of medical issues prior to system entry maintain increase risk within the system and develop poor health outcomes after transition 40% to 95% of children entering the foster care system are estimated to have at least one physical health problem, special healthcare need, or chronic health conditions. Also studies have showed heightened increase rates of post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD other mental health issues have increase prescription of psychotropic medication, reproductive health risks in adolescents, including increase rates of teen pregnancy and sexual transmitted diseases, chronic physical conditions and dental issues in addition to these children, in adolescents, having higher rates of health issues as they enter into foster care. it’s a relationship to these adverse events. Were also related to adult onset chronic diseases presents, including heart diseases, cancer, chronic lung disease, skeletal fractures and liver diseases and drug addiction. IT’S TIME TO GET INVOLVED.

Child maltreatment remains a pressing public health issue in the United States, with millions of children undergoing maltreatment investigations annually and hundreds of thousands placed in out-of-home foster care. These children face heightened risks of enduring chronic mental and physical health difficulties, coupled with lasting health effects from maltreatment. Pre-foster care healthcare is often disjointed and inconsistent.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advocates for a medical home model for children with intricate healthcare needs entering foster care. Although data supports their effectiveness in diverse populations, specific evaluations of foster care medical homes are lacking in the literature. The AAP, alongside other organizations, provides recommendations emphasizing a comprehensive array of services and consistent care delivery to address the intricate needs of children and adolescents in foster care.

The Ark Child Placing Agency will pre-screen all foster parent applicants for eligibility prior to the beginning of the home study process. All foster family applications will initially submit a completed data collection form to the agency. Applications are pre-screened based on the following criteria.

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. and provide documentation of such. If no high school diploma or G.E.D. be able to pass a agency assessment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age as indicated on the copy of the birth certificate.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent residents, or other qualified aliens as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1641 (b)
• If married, marriage license must be provide. If divorced, a divorced degree must be provided.
• Must provide income statements demonstrating ability to care for youth with verifiable income that demonstrates earnings above established federal poverty line for family size.
• Must successfully complete required agency orientation.

Applications must have a home and adequate room to house a child, that allows him/her privacy and meets LICENSING STANDARDS. A bedroom must have at least 40sq feet of space for each occupant and no more than 4 occupants are permitted in one bedroom. Single occupant bedroom must have at least 80sq feet of floor of floor space. All children must have his/her own bed and place to store their belongings.

• Applicants must provide utility bills to verify their address.
• Applicants must provide homeowners or rental insurances.
• Applicants must provide a floor plan of the home showing the dimensions and purpose of the home, identifying indoor area for children’s use photographs must accompany the floor plan.
• Applications must provide an approved fire inspection.
• Applications must provide an approved health inspection.