Cook Children's Fostering Health
Children entering the foster care system often have specialized health care needs. Through Cook Children's Fostering Health program, these children receive timely and thorough medical care.
Our team follows the American Academy of Pediatrics' health care recommendations to provide a health screening within three business days and a well-child checkup within 30 days of the child coming into foster care. During these visits, our team assesses behavioral, developmental and medical health care needs. We provide care coordination between medical, dental and mental health providers, as well as connecting to community resources. We support the child and whole family during this transition. We act as a continued resource for the children, the foster and biological parents/family.
Schedule an appointment
Caregivers, Child Protective Services representatives and providers can call 682-303-6800 and ask for the Fostering Health Program care coordinator.