The Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) is a public health nursing initiative that offers specialized support in addressing the medical, dental, mental, and developmental needs of children and youth in out-of-home placements. Public health nurses work closely with the foster care team to ensure access to comprehensive preventive and specialty health services.

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All children up to 21 years old with Medi-Cal are eligible for regular and comprehensive health/dental exams to prevent and detect health issues. Children in foster care can receive these checkups at no cost. If you have any questions about your child's health care coverage, please contact your foster care social worker for more information.​​