Studies have consistently shown that children and youth in out-of-home care have
substantially more health problems and greater health care needs than children and youth …

Purpose Few studies have investigated possible predictors of positive outcomes for youths
in foster care. The aim of this prospective follow-up study was to examine quality of life (QoL) …

The measurement of user experience has gained international attention as a tool for
improving quality of care. Because foster families have a high need for service support, we …

Background Foster children have a high risk of mental disorders. This has contributed to
increased international attention to service utilization for youth in foster care. The aim of this …

Although children in foster care often need therapeutic help, the ways to initiate therapeutic
services for them is not regulated in Germany. The objective of this cross-sectional study is …

Risk reduction and strength enhancement are both necessary strategies to improve
outcomes for youth in foster care who have experienced adversity. Decades of research …

Ensuring that young people in foster care receive the support they need at the right time, is a
pressing issue across health-and social services. In this study, we aim to broaden the …

Children in foster care have elevated rates of mental health problems (eg, Bramlett and
Radel, 2014, Child Trends Databank, 2015, dosReis et al., 2001, Landsverk et al., 2006 …

Background Life skills development among youth in foster care is critical in helping them
overcome the barriers they face when leaving care. While foster care agencies, child welfare …

Unmet mental health needs are prevalent among children in the United States, and the
societal changes occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic have likely exacerbated existing …