Introduction 10 Key Strategies for Successful Foster System Transition to Independence: Empower Foster Youth for a Brighter Future. Transitioning out […]
Stability in foster care placements is of critical importance for children, offering psychological benefits and significantly reducing behavioral problems, according to a PolicyLab study. Enhanced strategies to achieve stability include a thorough initial matching process, supporting foster families, maintaining relationships with biological families, prioritizing sibling placements, and providing mental health support. The foster care system must therefore prioritize stable placements to promote overall growth and development in children.
The U.S. foster care system supports over 390,000 children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, with a distressing issue being unreported cases of missing children. About 34,000 cases are unreported annually, with repeat disappearances being a significant concern. Racial disparities persist in the system, particularly in cases of missing children. In Georgia, cases of missing children possibly linked to human trafficking are alarmingly high. Improved reporting, attention to high-risk groups, enhanced support systems, and better training can potentially reduce this crisis.
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