System-based Mobile Primary Pediatric Care for Homeless Children: The Anatomy of a Working Program The New York Children’s Health Project (NYCHP) of the Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine has been providing comprehensive health services to homeless and medically under served children since 1987. Fully equipped mobile child health offices have been the major mechanism for bringing pediatrician-led teams to places that are convenient for and accessible to … Continue reading “System-based Mobile Primary Pediatric Care for Homeless Children: The Anatomy of a Working Program” Learn More
The Homeless Child Health Care Inventory: Assessing the Efficacy of Linkages to Primary Care Each year, the New York City homeless family shelter system provides transitional housing for nearly 20,000 homeless children. While health care needs of these children are substantial, there is currently no system-wide mechanism for ensuring that they have access to appropriate medical care. This report analyzes information from the Homeless Child Health Care Inventory, a … Continue reading “The Homeless Child Health Care Inventory: Assessing the Efficacy of Linkages to Primary Care” Learn More
Constructive Conflict Management and Coping in Homeless Children Adolescents In this largely exploratory study of the conflict management and coping behavior of homeless adolescents, the authors interviewed 176 families (mother-adolescent dyads) living in New York City welfare hotels. Results indicated that peer conflict was the “worst” problem of the previous month as reported by approximately 50% of these youth. Homeless adolescents demonstrated conflict management … Continue reading “Constructive Conflict Management and Coping in Homeless Children Adolescents” Learn More
