Foster Care Medical Home
This project was generated in partnership with the TN Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Bluecare Tennessee to improve behavioral healthcare in pediatrics with a specific focus on children in foster care in Tennessee. This 5-hour training session is facilitated by a board-certified pediatrician experienced with unique challenges of meeting the behavioral health needs of this patient population. Key topics include navigation of the Department of Children’s Services system, connecting with local DCS staff, trauma-informed care, ACEs, use of screening tools, office-based interventions, psycho-pharmacology and more, with the goal of becoming a FCMH. Trainings are scheduled when it’s convenient for you and are provided at no cost. There are also BeHiP QI opportunities available for providers to obtain MOC Part IV.
BeHiP provides ongoing support and resources such as a bi-monthly one-hour ECHO learning collaborative, FCMH toolkit, and quarterly check-ins.
Transitioning Children in Foster Care
Resources
- DCS policy 19.10
- Child Welfare Information Gateway, Extension of Foster Care Beyond Age 18 – Tennessee
- Tennessee Division of TennCare, Employment and Community First CHOICES
- Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs)
- BlueCare Tennessee
Publications:
Renee M. Tuchi, MD, MPH, FAAP, Counsil on Children with Disabilities; Committee on Medical Liability and Risk Management, Considerations for Alternative Decision-Making When Transitioning to Adulthood for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Policy Statement, Pediatrics (2024) 153 (6):e2024066841.
Peterson A, Karlawish J, Largent E. Supported decision with people at the margins of autonomy. Am J Bioeth. 2021; 21 (11): 4-18
Douglas J, Bigby C. Development of an evidenced based practice framework to guide decision making support for people with cognitive impairment due to acquired brain injury or intellectual disability. Disabil Rehabil. 2020;42(3)434-441
This project is funded through a grant with BlueCare Tennessee.
BeHiP FCMH Contact Information
Amber Stroupe, MBA
BeHiP Program Manager
amber.stroupe@tnaap.org
Medical Director, BeHiP FCMH Program
Tim Fuller, DO, FAAP