Introduction Adolescence is a critical time in everyone’s development. It is a moment of remarkable opportunity and growth, as teens and young adults learn to make decisions, manage emotions, and create deeper connections with peers and their communities. They also … Read More
Suicide
Suicide Looms Large in Minds of Many Foster Youth
The suicide of any child is a tragedy, but studies show children in foster care are four times more likely than other children to attempt to take their own lives. Suicide risk is correlated with depression, lack of social support … Read More
Tags: Abuse, Child Maltreatment, Foster Care, Foster Youth, Maltreatment, Suicide, Trauma