Providing Care for Immigrant, Homeless and Migrant Children

Summary

This article is published in Pediatrics and is free to read online.

This policy statement, which replaces the retired statements “Health Care for Children of Immigrant Families” (1997) and “Health Needs of Homeless Children and Families” (1996), is a broader discussion and addresses not only immigrant but also homeless and migrant child populations. It provides pediatricians with the necessary framework for addressing under-served children: those who face substantial barriers that limit access to appropriate health care services. This statement supports a community-based approach to health care delivery to ensure that under-served children have a medical home.