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Kids
'N Care
Health Center
for
Children in Foster Care
Now with the Center
for Women and Children
515 W. 6th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 253-1080
Kids 'N Care Health Center, in partnership with the Duval County Health Department (DCHD), The Department of Children and Families (DCF), the University of Florida, Family Support Services (FSS) and Children's Medical Services (CMS), provide a home to all children in foster care in Duval County.
Kids 'N Care Health Center is a state-of-the-art facility that offers the highest quality clinical care to children in foster care from board-certified physicians specializing in pediatrics and adolescent health. We provide a constant medical home for their medical records.
For general information, or to schedule an appointment call 253-1130.
Kids 'N Care provides:
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A primary medical provider to children in foster care
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Screenings within 72 hours
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Comprehensive exams within 30 days
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Follow-up assessment
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Enhanced primary care
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Health visits unique to children in foster care
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Developmental and mental health screenings
Services:
Children's
Health Care
Full Medical care services, including well and sick care, are offered to
children in foster care. Doctors are on call 24 hours a day.
Dental
Care
Full dental care
services are provided to children in foster care. Dental services include
cleanings, x-rays, examinations, sealants, fillings, root canals, gum
treatment and minor oral surgery.
Immunizations
It is important that
children receive proper vaccinations in order to control infectious
diseases. Immunization services are offered to children in foster care.
Physical
Exams
Children in foster care
can receive physicals, hearing and vision screenings and immunization
services.
Hospital
Care
In the event that your
child needs emergency services, urgent care and hospitalization for
children in foster care are provided at Wolfson's Children's Hospital and
at Shands Jacksonville.
Health
Education
Nurses provide
education to children in foster care and their caregivers in Nutrition and
WIC, Healthy Start, Child Safety, Tobacco Education and Prevention, and
Lead Poisoning.
Referral
Services
Physicians make
referrals for children in foster care on as needed basis. Referrals are
made for Medical Health Services, Developmental Services and other specialty
physician referrals.
Duval County Health Department
Main Office
900 University Blvd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
253-1000
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