Mental health of current and former recipients of foster care: A review of recent studies in the United States

Mental health of current and former recipients of foster care: A review of recent studies in the United States

This paper presents data about the emotional, behavioral and substance abuse disorders of youth in foster care and former recipients of foster care in the U.S. The prevalence rates of these groups are compared to those of youth and young adults in the U.S. general population. The implications of these data for policy and program design are discussed.

Pecora, P. J., White, C.R., Jackson, L. J. & Wiggins, T. (2009). Mental health of current and former recipients of foster care: A review of recent studies in the United States. Child and Family Social Work, 14, 132-146. Link: http://bit.ly/jw47a, from wiley.com. (Please note that you may need to access this article through an academic institution to view it free of charge).

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