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
A parent’s health is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s health
In 2017, the rate of children in foster care rose in 39 states
Child Trends is learning how young people and families fare following adoption from foster care
