A project to strengthen linkages between genetic centers and child welfare services |
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Authors: | Julia B Rauch Diane Plumridge |
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Institution: | (1) School of Social Work, University of Maryland at Baltimore, 525 West Redwood Street, 21201 Baltimore, Maryland;(2) Genetics Clinic, Crippled Children's Division, Oregon Health Sciences University, 97201 Portland, Oregon |
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Abstract: | Genetic centers are reaching out to underserved populations. One of the most vulnerable underserved populations is children receiving child welfare services. Delivering genetic services to this group is particularly problematic because of multiple barriers. The first step in overcoming barriers is developing linkages between the genetic and adoption service systems with the goal of increasing referrals of child welfare clients to genetic services. This paper presents a model of fostering linkages that was developed under the auspices of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Human Genetics Network with support from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Genetic Services Branch. Although the project was regional and funded, the model can be applied at the local level. |
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Keywords: | linkages between genetics and child welfare genetics and special needs adoption |
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