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What has the author Synia Yam-Wong written?
Synia Yam-Wong has written: 'Characteristics of children in New York City's foster care system' -- subject(s): Foster children, Foster home care
Does growing up in the foster care system affect teens in their adulthood?
Yes, growing up in the foster care system can affect teens in their adulthood. It can lead to challenges such as difficulty forming stable relationships, mental health issues, and struggles with education and employment due to disruptions in their upbringing. However, with the right support and resources, many individuals who have been in foster care can overcome these challenges and lead successful lives.
Why does it take so long for children with unstable parents to get out of foster care?
because their parents dont have enough common sense to get up off their butts and get their children out of the foster care system
How many children do not find homes in foster care each year?
There are 78,000 Canadian children in foster care of which 30,000 of them are from parents whose rights have been terminated by the courts and therefore these children will spend their childhood and youth until age 18 in foster facilities.
Who places children in foster care?
Social services usually recommended by the legal system but not always.
What was the gender of the children in foster care?
Both boys and girls are in foster care.
My girlfriends in fostercare what can i do?
There is nothing that you can do if your girlfriend is in foster care. She will get out of foster care at 18.
Has anyone adopted from foster care?
Lots of people have adopted from foster care.
Can the Foster care system hold you after you are 18?
Not against your will, however, there are some provisions that allow children who want to stay in foster care until they graduate from high school to be able to stay under the support of the state.
What age can a child in foster care make up his or her own mind to leave the foster care system?
18
How does someone get married in the foster care system?
If a foster child is wanting to get married. They will have to be of a legal age or be emancipated in court by a judge. If your looking to be a foster parent you always don't have to be married.Just depends on the agency's policy.
Can you go to an orphanage instead of foster care?
In the US, orphanage is an obsolete term, and instead children in the care of the state are cared for in either foster homes or group homes; in both cases, you are in foster care. In general, the preference of the system is to put children in care into foster homes instead of group homes whenever possible. If you really wish to reside in a group home instead of a foster home, you should talk to your case worker, therapist and/or Guardian at Litem (or Attourney At Litem)
