Many low-income families struggle with stable housing and frequently have to move due to foreclosures, rent increases, or other financial setbacks. Children in these families can experience lasting negative effects, especially those who are young and still developing basic learning and social skills. A joint NRC-IOM committee held a workshop in June 2009 to examine these issues, highlight patterns in current research, and discuss how to develop a support system for at-risk children.
- Cover
- Front Matter
- 1 Introduction and Overview
- 2 Exploring the Barriers to Accessing Genomic and Genetic Services
- 3 The Role of Health Systems in Delivering Equitable Access
- 4 How Can Providers and Payers Make Genomic Medicine More Accessible?
- 5 Exploring Innovative Solutions and Models of Success
- 6 Considering Unmet Needs to Alleviate Disparities in Genomic Medicine
- References
- Appendix A: Summary of the Pre-Workshop Twitter Chat
- Appendix B: Workshop Agenda
- Appendix C: Speaker Biographical Sketches
- Appendix D: Statement of Task
- Appendix E: Registered Attendees