Problem
Case example and application: Fred is a 16-year-old Latino male referred for an evaluation and treatment recommendations. He has been in Department of Children and Families (DCF) custody since he was 12 years old due to parental incarceration, exposure to domestic violence, neglect, and caregiver substance use. He is currently residing in his third foster home. Fred is ill cystic fibroids.
In the case application, which aspects of Fred's developmental and family history are important to consider when conducting an assessment and making recommendations for treatment? What kinds of interventions would be appropriate to this case?