Mental Health in Foster Care

Author or Creator

• Gianna Griffin, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Description

Foster care youth often experience mental health challenges due to many reasons, such as abuse, neglect, and unstable home environments. The challenges of the foster system, like moving often and being separated from siblings, make these struggles even harder.

Creation Date

5-1-2026

Publisher

Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

Keywords

mental health, foster care, foster youth

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