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Validating Office-Based Screening for Psychosocial Strengths and Difficulties Among Youths in Foster Care

May 1, 2011 | Journal Article

Primary care-based social-emotional screening is a valid tool to detect potential problems in youth in foster care.

For Foster Child with Kidney Disease, a Very Happy Ending

May 23, 2011 | Story

Alumni of RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows program facilitate adoption of orphaned twins, one of whom recently got a new kidney.

With Simple Tool, Primary Care Providers May be Able to Identify, Refer Foster Care Youth with Social and Emotional Problems

May 20, 2011 | Story

Study by RWJF Physician Faculty Scholar alumna shows that a short survey of youth and foster parents can help identify mental health problems, as well as strengths.

Scholar Finds Tools to Cut Risk of Developmental Delays in Foster Children

March 15, 2010 | Story

A pediatrician identifies more effective methods for physicians and caregivers to help prevent developmental and emotional problems in toddlers and teens in foster care.

Improved Detection of Developmental Delays Among Young Children in Foster Care

February 1, 2010 | Journal Article

This article analyzes whether a validated screening instrument in a pediatric medical home setting can improve detection of developmental delay for children in foster care. Children in foster care have high risk for developmental delay, but to date there have been few systematic efforts to screen foster care children for developmental delay in pediatric practices.

Arlene Goldsmith, PhD

February 28, 2002 | Story

To Dr. Arlene Goldsmith, anyone can become a leader, provided they are driven, have a personality that is open and engaging, and a passionate commitment to the work they do.

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