Establishing a mental health service for young children in out-of-home care: The Gumnut Clinic for 0 to 5year olds in Western Sydney

Romina Tucker and Sarah Mares

Children and Youth Services Review, 2013, vol. 35, issue 2, 205-212

Abstract: Children aged 0 to 5years in out-of-home care represent a vulnerable population at high risk of social, emotional and developmental problems, yet there are few services specifically addressing their psychological needs. This paper is the first of two concerning the establishment of The Gumnut Clinic, a specialist mental health assessment clinic in Western Sydney for this population. The current paper provides the rationale for the development of the clinic and detail of the referral and assessment processes.

Keywords: Mental health; Assessment; Out-of-home care; Foster care; Early intervention; Young children (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.10.013

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