Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care and Related Federal Issues

by Congressional Research Service

Approximately 641,000 children spend some time in foster care each year. Most enter care because they have experienced neglect or abuse by their parents. Between 35% and 60% of children entering foster care have at least one chronic or acute physical health condition that needs treatment. As many as one-half to three-fourths show behavioral or social competency problems that may warrant mental health services. A national survey of children adopted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1505203279
• ISBN13: 9781505203271
• Release Date: November 2014
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• Length: 68 Pages
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