This systematic review synthesized current knowledge about the prevalence of adverse
childhood experiences (ACEs) among young people known to have offended and examined …

Background: An increasing number of children are placed in foster care (ie, a kin or nonkin
family home other than the biological parent) due to experiences of physical, sexual …

Suicide in children and young people is a major public health concern. However, it is
unknown whether individuals who have been in the care of the child welfare system are at …

Objective Foster children often experience compromising situations such as neglect,
physical abuse, or sexual abuse before out-of-home placement. This article aims to give a …

Background The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of mental disorders in 6-to 12-
year-old foster children and assess comorbidity and risk factors. Methods Information on …

This meta-analysis aims at comparing mental health problems of children in foster care to
those living with their biological parents while taking in consideration different protective and …

Previous research findings have linked caregiver deprivation and emotional neglect with
sensitivity to threatening cues. The present preliminary study investigated whether …

Foster carers have typically been found to play a key role in meeting the needs of foster
children, yet little research has investigated their well-being, satisfaction and intention to …

Background: With the number of children being placed in the care of local authorities
increasing, the need to recruit and retain foster carers is essential. Compassion fatigue is …

Background: Compared to residential care, family foster care is the preferable type of
alternative care for neglected or abused children as it provides a familiar context that …