Hoffert Gilmartin

Abstract Background: On any given day in the United States over the past five years 300,000–400,000 children and youth have been in an out-of-home (OOH) placement, typically kinship or foster care. Children living in an OOH setting commonly have health issues beyond those of a general pediatric population. To address the needs of this special population, the Kids in Care Settings (KICS) Clinic was established at Children's Hospital Colorado in May 2023.

Choosing to disclose IPV is a personal decision, and survivors may choose to not discuss IPV with health care professionals for a variety of reasons, including safety, fear of repercussions, or mistrust, among others. If a parent or caregiver discloses IPV either through universal education or screening, use of a survivor-centered approach is helpful to support the family. IPV survivors are best positioned to assess their own safety, and it is essential to not force disclosure or use of resources.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines intimate partner violence (IPV) to include physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression (including coercive tactics) by a current or former intimate partner (ie, spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, dating partner, or ongoing sexual partner).1 IPV may also include other aspects of intimidation and control, including financial2 (eg, ruining credit, taking money) and immigration-related abuse.3 Traditionally,...