"This class captures information related to dependent children and is intended to convey how well the dependent child is doing. The term Dependent child generally refers to a child who has been placed in the legal custody of either the state or the county foster care system by the courts, usually due to the abandonment, abuse or neglect of the child by its parents or other caregivers. Nurturing families and permanent connections are critical to a child’s well-being. The dependent child is associated with the Client." - HL7 Behavioral Health Record DAM R2, DependentChild