18th Annual Research Conference Proceedings

R E S E A R C H A N D T R A I N I N G C E N T E R F O R C H I L D R E N 'S M E N T A L H E A L T H

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Chapter 5: Access to Appropriate Care

Screening, Assessing and Treating the Mental Health Needs of Children in Child Welfare: A Cross System Initiative
Walton A Betty, Jane A Bisbee

"You Had Me at Hello": Characteristics of Culturally Proficient Initial Engagement Practices
Jeannette Adames, Katherine E Grimes

Comparing Needs and Strengths of Crisis and Elective Admissions to Children's Acute Care Inpatient Services
Stephanie L Greenham, Lise Bisnaire, Sophia Hrycko, Kristin Schaub

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