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This summary synthesizes findings from a single research study, A gap in the data: Defining, identifying, and tracking children with medical complexity in the child welfare system<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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About 10% of the nearly 400,000 children in foster care in the United States are considered medically complex. Children with medical complexity are defined as those with high healthcare needs, at least one chronic condition that is severe and associated with fragility, functional limitations, and high healthcare utilization. Yet information is sparse about services provided to children with medical complexity who are in the child welfare system. Studies show that children with medical complexity who are in foster care are less likely to achieve permanency, tend to remain in out-of-home care longer, and are more likely to be in congregate placements. This study provides insight into what the child welfare system currently is doing to support these children, and what might be done to improve services and outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Study details<\/h2>\n \n \n \n