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Foster Care Clinic

Children’s Nebraska is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of children in foster care by providing health screenings and compassionate, comprehensive care for Nebraska's most vulnerable children.

About Us

As part of Children's Advocacy team, the Foster Care Clinic addresses the medical and behavioral health needs of children in foster care. Foster children often experience gaps in care, such as missing immunizations, medication for chronic conditions and dental or vision services. Many also require emotional and behavioral support, especially those who have experienced trauma, which can lead to long-term health issues.

At Children’s, we collaborate with you, families, caregivers and specialists to ensure comprehensive care for every child. Our team works with Project Harmony and other state agencies to provide thorough exams during a single visit. Results are shared with the birth family, foster family, caseworkers and primary care provider. A follow-up appointment with a primary care provider is scheduled to monitor the child’s health. No child is ever turned away, as we are committed to helping every child thrive.

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Fax Referral Form

Fax completed forms to 402.955.6445.
Allow 48 hours for referrals to process.

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Referrals can be sent through our online portal, EpicCare Link. First-time users must click "Request New Account" to enroll.

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Contact Us

Foster Care Clinic

Fax:

402.955.3991

Hours:

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to noon

Providers' Priority Line

Additional Information:

The Providers' Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s for emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions and transport services.

Conditions We Treat

Children's believes in a multispecialty approach to care, addressing both medical and behavioral health needs, including all aspects of healthcare such as:

Meet Our Providers

Our team is dedicated to helping all children receive the care they need and deserve. As part of the Children’s Advocacy team, our expert pediatric providers specialize in cases of childhood abuse or neglect.

Treatments and Services

Children’s Foster Care program offers comprehensive evaluations and medical care management for children entering foster care, typically within four to six weeks of placement. We collect medical records and input from caregivers, provide care recommendations and refer children to primary care providers to ensure continuity of care. Our team collaborates with Project Harmony and other state agencies to deliver thorough exams.

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Child Advocacy | For Providers

Every child deserves a safe and healthy environment. If you have concerns about trauma, abuse or neglect in a child's life, Children's Nebraska's Advocacy team is here to help address concerns with expertise and compassion.

What Sets Us Apart

Exclusive Expertise

Suzanne Haney, MD, FAAP, the Foster Care Clinic director, is the only board-certified child abuse pediatrician in the state of Nebraska and her team is highly skilled in addressing the complex, unique needs of children in the foster care system.

Multidisciplinary Care

Our team is trained to identify cases of neglect or abuse and offers comprehensive screenings to address both the medical and behavioral health needs of children in foster care.

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Convenient Access

We provide comprehensive health screenings in a single visit to save time and make getting care easier for foster families and children.

Awards and Honors

Children’s Nebraska is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance as a center that provides care to children who may have been abused or neglected