Adoption Assistance Case Study

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It was reported that the department has cancelled the children's past medical cards and issued new ones under their adoptive names. Foster parents have refused to use the new medical cards because they are not in agreement with the amount that they are going to be receiving as "Adoption Assistance". RP stated that foster mother will not use the new medial cards because that would indicate that they are consenting to the financial terms.

FC Angel's tooth is rotten and foster parents missed his dental appointment. FC Noemy is also diagnosed with "failure to thrive" and needs to be seen at the same clinic (Failure to Thrive Clinic). The refusal of the foster parents to use their new medial cards at this time could place the children in harm's

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