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Welfare of Children in Foster Care: Health Care Needs & Social Security Benefits
Mitchell C.
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Description for Welfare of Children in Foster Care: Health Care Needs & Social Security Benefits
Paperback. Editor(s): Mitchell, Cooper; Parker, Mark E. Num Pages: 125 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 224.
Approximately 662,000 children spend some time in foster care each year. Most enter care because they have experienced neglect or abuse by their parents. Between 35% and 60% of children entering foster care have at least one chronic or acute physical health condition that needs treatment. As many as one-half to three-fourths show behavioural or social competency problems that may warrant mental health services and substance abuse counselling. As many as 24,000 (about 6%) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other Social Security benefits. Some research suggests that a greater number of children in foster care might be eligible for ... Read more
Approximately 662,000 children spend some time in foster care each year. Most enter care because they have experienced neglect or abuse by their parents. Between 35% and 60% of children entering foster care have at least one chronic or acute physical health condition that needs treatment. As many as one-half to three-fourths show behavioural or social competency problems that may warrant mental health services and substance abuse counselling. As many as 24,000 (about 6%) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other Social Security benefits. Some research suggests that a greater number of children in foster care might be eligible for ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
125
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
125
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781622571437
SKU
V9781622571437
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