"Foster care is a system in which a minor has been placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver, referred to as a 'foster parent' or with a family member approved by the state."
Foster care involves placing children in temporary care with trained foster parents when they cannot remain safely at home. It aims to provide children with a safe and stable environment while also addressing their individual needs.
"The placement of a 'foster child' is normally arranged through the government or a social service agency."
"The institution, group home, or foster parent is compensated for expenses unless with a family member."
"The state, via the family court and child protective services agency, stand in loco parentis to the minor, making all legal decisions."
"Scholars and activists are concerned about the efficacy of the foster care services provided by NGOs."
"Poor retention rates are attributed to being overworked in an emotionally draining field that offers minimal monetary compensation."
"The lack of professionals pursuing a degree in social work coupled with poor retention rates in the field has led to a shortage of social workers and created large caseloads."
"Low staffing leads to data limitations that infringe on caseworkers' ability to adequately serve clients and their families."
"Children in foster care have a high rate of ill health, particularly psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders."
"One third of foster children in a US study reported abuse from a foster parent or other adult in the foster home."
"Nearly half of foster children in the US become homeless when they reach the age of 18."
"The poverty rate is three times higher among foster care alumni than in the general population."
"The placement of a 'foster child' is normally arranged through the government or a social service agency."
"The foster parent is responsible for the day-to-day care of the minor."
"In some states, relative or 'Kinship' caregivers of children who are wards of the state are provided with a financial stipend."
"Children in foster care have a high rate of ill health, particularly psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders."
"Poor retention rates are attributed to being overworked in an emotionally draining field that offers minimal monetary compensation."
"Low staffing leads to data limitations that infringe on caseworkers' ability to adequately serve clients and their families."
"Nearly half of foster children in the US become homeless when they reach the age of 18."
"The poverty rate is three times higher among foster care alumni than in the general population."