Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Foster Children

The Texas Department of State Health Services has coordinated the creation of the accompanying best practice guidelines, Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Foster Children, developed by a panel of child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, guideline development specialists, and other mental health experts.

The guidelines were developed for use in the treatment of foster children who receive services through Medicaid. There are particular clinical and social issues surrounding the care of these children. However, the guidelines may be a valuable resource in the treatment of any child diagnosed with a mental health disorder, regardless of the type of health insurance coverage the child may have.

Below are links to the guidelines, Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Foster Children, and a letter distributed to health care providers through a variety of associations and state programs.

Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Foster Children - Cover Letter (PDF 60 KB) Updated February 1, 2007

Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Foster Children (PDF 64 KB) Updated January 10, 2007

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This page was last modified February 01, 2007