Research identifies key barriers and facilitators to mental health care for youth in the child welfare system. Solutions like family-based mental health navigators can improve access without requiring caregiver advocacy.
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Frontiers | Barriers and facilitators to mental health care experienced by youth involved in child welfare and their caregivers

Caregiver-Driven Service Initiation Primary barrier identified
Family-Based Mental Health Navigators Proposed solution
Integrated Mental Health Resources Youth benefit from