Foster care is one of the most far-reaching interventions targeted at children who are abused
or neglected by their parents, or who are engaged in anti-social behavior (Lindquist & …

This review highlights the importance of an ecological approach to understanding
delinquent behaviors of youth in foster care. The author provides clarification on the specific …

Many research studies address child trauma experiences that take place before foster care
placement. However, few studies focus on the types and patterns of trauma experiences that …

Research on the mental health needs of maltreated youth in out-of-home care remains
limited. The goal of the current study was to examine two common mental health concerns …

Using longitudinal register data on all persons born in Sweden 1973–1978, we report on
prevalence of disability pension among young adults who were child welfare clients during …

The transition into foster care can be difficult for children. Research has consistently shown
an increased risk for children in foster care to exhibit higher levels of problem behaviours in …

Child welfare practitioners are confronted with the responsibility of relying on best practice to
ensure children in foster care transition successfully into adulthood after leaving the foster …

Throughout US history, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people
have been pathologized, victimized, and criminalized. Reports of lynching, burning, or …

Purpose This is the first comprehensive review of empirical research that investigated the
association between receipt of child welfare services and adult mental health outcomes. The …

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated greatly increased risks of severe
psychiatric morbidity for former child welfare clients. We investigated psychotropic …