The Family First Prevention Services Act can fund needed services and supports for older youth in foster care
Upcoming changes to federal child welfare data could provide more comprehensive information on children in care
The share of children in foster care living with relatives is growing
Older youth in foster care need support to make a successful transition to adulthood
Adverse childhood experiences are different than child trauma, and it’s critical to understand why
Infants and toddlers are more likely than older children to enter foster care because of neglect and parental drug abuse
One in three children entered foster care in 2017 because of parental drug abuse
