13. Adoption and Foster Care Health Laws.

Adoption and foster care health laws establish guidelines to protect the health and wellbeing of children in state care. These laws ensure that children receive necessary medical, mental health, and developmental services. Agencies must screen children for physical and emotional needs, provide timely healthcare, and maintain records. They also require that adoptive and foster parents are educated about health issues and are supported in managing children's health needs. Overall, these laws aim to ensure that every child in foster or adoptive care has access to proper health services, leading to better outcomes for their future.