Leaving the families in shambles. Studies show that “more than 8.3 million children in the United States under the age of 18 live with a parent who is dependent on drugs. For Children under the age of 6 years of old, this number increases to 14%. Majority of the parents with drug abuse issues are least likely to effectively reunite with their children, leaving the children in foster care for longer periods of time. (Rodi, Killian, Breitenbucher, Young, Bermejo, & Hall, 2015). The children are often left to fend for themselves, confused, dirty, and tardy or absent from school, or show disruptive behaviors. Some children are born with dependency issues past from the mother during birth, while others are affected later in life. Such as failing in school, expulsion or holding down a
Leaving the families in shambles. Studies show that “more than 8.3 million children in the United States under the age of 18 live with a parent who is dependent on drugs. For Children under the age of 6 years of old, this number increases to 14%. Majority of the parents with drug abuse issues are least likely to effectively reunite with their children, leaving the children in foster care for longer periods of time. (Rodi, Killian, Breitenbucher, Young, Bermejo, & Hall, 2015). The children are often left to fend for themselves, confused, dirty, and tardy or absent from school, or show disruptive behaviors. Some children are born with dependency issues past from the mother during birth, while others are affected later in life. Such as failing in school, expulsion or holding down a