According to this article, adolescents in foster care are at higher risk for acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immune deficiency virus (HIV), when compared to their non-foster care peers. Authors concluded that barriers to sexual health education for foster youth include lack of policies, lack of collaboration between child welfare and medical professionals; and limited information provided to foster youth on their sexual health and development.
Read the article here.
A new piece of evidence: researchers linked the release of COVID-19 child tax credits to decreases in abuse and neglect
https://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/child-tax-credits-led-to-decreased-abuse-and-neglect-new-study-shows/238554
The report builds on a growing body of research pointing to poor outcomes for children raised in group facilities. The team behind it is calling on New York State to reduce the use of congregate care — and ultimately, to eliminate it altogether.
https://bit.ly/3KCDCuB
