Health Care Programs for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC)

• Help families find a primary care provider
• Coordinate care for foster children to ensure access to needed services
• Manage the creation and update of the health and education passport
• Review incoming medical records to assess each child’s health needs
• Assist with the child’s foster care team to address health issue
• Provide support and health education for children in out-of-home placement
• Serve as a resource to social workers, parents, and community health partners
• Monitor approved psychotropic medications

Physical exams are a requirement for all children in foster care. Exams must be completed within 30 days of placement.

• Frequent check ups are necessary for foster children ages 0-36 months.
• Foster children over 3 years of age should receive a physical exam yearly.

Dental exams are a requirement for all children in foster care after 12 months of age. 

Exams must be completed within 30 days of initial placement. Foster children should then receive dental exams every 6 months.

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• Health contact form for the provider to fill out
• Health and Education Passport
• Vaccine (shot) record
• Medi-Cal card
• Any available health records
• List of questions and concerns

After each appointment, complete a Health Contact Form. Turn in the completed form to HCPCFC via mail, email NOD.Line@sfgov.org  or fax 415-355-2357.

• Review of health history
• Physical examination
• ​​​​​​​Oral health exam and routine referral to a dentist for children over 12 months of age
• Nutrition screening
• Vision and hearing screening
• Behavioral screening
• Vaccines may be given (if needed)
• Tests may be ordered (if needed)

• Full exam of the teeth, jaws, bite, and gums to assess health
• Teeth cleaning 
• Dentist may show you and your child proper brushing and flossing
• If needed, X-rays may be taken

Call 415-558-2650 or email NOD.Line@sfgov.org