This issue brief, developed by the Center for Adolescent Health & the Law, presents an overview of the health care issues faced by homeless adolescents and young adults.
TOPIC(S)
Adolescents, Health Care, Medicaid, Policy, Special Populations, Young Adults
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2009
AUTHOR(S)
M Halley, A English
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