Accurate and transparent adoption and foster care data are essential to understanding the state of the U.S. child welfare system and the needs of the children and families it serves.
How Substance Use Disorders Affect Family Systems in Foster Care and Adoption
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are characterized by recurrent use of alcohol or drugs (or both) that results in problems such as being unable to control use of the substance; failing to meet obligatio...
Children are Languishing in Foster Care and Federal Data is Making it Harder to See
Knowing the amount of time children spend in foster care is essential, yet data on how long children remain in foster care has disappeared from federal reports.
For children adopted from foster care, life experiences may contribute to mental health challenges. Discover resources for mental health support and adoption.
