| Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care and Related Federal Issues Contributor(s): Congressional Research Service (Author) |
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ISBN: 1512273724 ISBN-13: 9781512273724 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Adoption & Fostering - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.41 lbs) 70 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adoption - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 from foster care found that 54% had special health care needs. Research on youth who aged out of foster care shows these young adults are more likely than their peers to report having a health condition that limits their daily activities and to participate in psychological and substance abuse counseling. |