Abstract
High rates of developmental delay in children in foster care make it important for the foster care system to provide early identification of developmental issues and facilitate intervention. This investigation examined the degree to which child welfare agencies encourage policies to assess children for developmental delay and link children to intervention agencies. Results indicate that half of counties studied have comprehensive developmental screening policies and two-thirds refer children for intervention. Counties with comprehensive policies were more likely to evaluate children, utilize specialists for periodic screening, refer to early intervention agencies and engage in joint service planning.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
