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Data suggest that the majority of professionals whose role it is to support children\u2019s success in academic settings and to foster psychosocial and physical well-being in children and youth are ill prepared to meet the complex needs of this particularly vulnerable population. This certificate will prepare future youth-serving professionals with a unique set of research and practice skills to understand and respond to the psychosocial needs of children and families with special healthcare needs. 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