The Harborview Foster Care Center of Excellence launched in October 2020. We work in partnership with caregivers and other providers to help foster children achieve their fullest potential.
We are a trauma informed primary care medical home for children involved with the child welfare system. We provide entry into care exams as well as routine primary care for children and their siblings.
We also have a specialty foster care consultation clinic service to provide a comprehensive, evidence based plan to promote health and development of children in foster care.
About the Foster Care Center of Excellence
Location:
Ground West Clinic at Harborview Medical Center,
325 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Free parking, validation provided during visit
Clinic Day/Hours:
Primary Care COE
Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
206-744-3344
Consult Clinic
Wed 9 AM to 5 PM
206-744-4737
Who the Foster Care COE serves? We serve any child who is or has been in out-of-home care who is in need of primary care or consultation services. We also perform initial health evaluation screening exams for children entering foster care. Referral from a DCYF case worker is requested for the consultation service which provides comprehensive medical and psychological evaluations and report with team planning meeting.
How might the Foster Care Consultation clinic help?:
Diagnostic clarification
Treatment Planning and Recommendations
Parenting support and resources
Consultation around many behavioral concerns
What to expect in the consultation clinic? The typical first visit lasts between 2 and 3 hours and will be with a pediatrician and a clinical psychologist. Some children and families may need only one visit, but some may need more than one visit. During COVID, we generally limit to one caregiver, but may plan for more support as indicated by the child’s needs.