Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources

Prior to a child being placed on psychotropic medication Florida Statute outlines required steps that must take place. This checklist developed by The Center covers each of the required steps.

At the time of removal a child might already be prescribed psychotropic medications. Florida Statute outlines required steps that must take place prior to continuing a child on these medications. This checklist developed by The Center covers each of the required steps.

Includes Questions and Answers to often confusing information regarding children in out of home care who are prescribed psychotropic medications. Categories include Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, as well as other topics.

From the FSFN Ongoing Casework User Guide (2007) provides instruction on updating information in FSFN

2005 Guidebook from DCF providing basic information about types of psychotropic medication, potential side effects and benefits

Florida International University introduces a free web-based course developed to educate mental health professionals and child welfare workers about medication decisions.

Audio Webinar (2008) 1 hr 30 min** Discussion about evidence-based and promising practices related to the use of psychotropic medication among children in CW.

This 10 minute video describes the steps necessary to document psychotropic medication and other medical information in FSFN.

As referenced in CFOP 175-98. Includes section to be completed by UF Consultant Child Psychiatrist at the University of Florida, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry -- MedConsult: Phone number: 866-453-2266; MediConsult: Fax number: 352-392-9887

DCF form used to document express and informed consent from the child’s parent or legal guardian provided to the prescribing physician (as referenced in F.A.C. 65C-28.016).