What is the screening schedule for foster children aged 10 and older?

• A. At admission for each child 10 or older and every 90 days thereafter.
• B. Only at admission.
• C. Every 60 days.
• D. Annually.

Answer: (A)

Screening for older foster children is done when they enter care and then at regular intervals to keep track of their health, safety, and overall well-being. For children aged 10 and up, the requirement is to screen at admission and every 90 days thereafter. This baseline establishes where they’re starting from, and the 90-day checks ensure you regularly catch any changes in health, behavior, or safety needs so that the care plan can be updated promptly. Screening only at admission would miss changes that develop over time; screening more often than 90 days isn’t the standard practice, and waiting a full year could leave issues unaddressed for too long. This schedule balances timely monitoring with practical planning, supporting timely medical, mental health, or service referrals as needed.