Many researchers have inadvertently studied the effects of foster care, but there is still little research on the topic of foster care (FC) itself. According to Haskins, Currie, and Berger (2015), nearly 402,000 children were in FC in 2013, which comes to about 5.4 children out of every 1,000. With so many children in the system, there needs to be research on its effects. However, Haskins et al. (2015) also reported that about 680,000 children were reported to be abused or neglected in the same year. With a 278,000-child difference, there must be a reason why not all of these abuse/neglect victims are not admitted into the system. Being exposed to an adversity early in life is a predictor of behavioral and personality disorders (Jovev
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Living in an abusive or neglectful home can cause permanent damage to a child. Jovev et al. (2013) concluded that there is a significant relationship between high levels of abuse and borderline and antisocial personality disorders. Another study showed that the probability for the onset of a disorder increases with the number of adversities (Green et al., 2010). The longer a child stays in an abusive or neglectful home, the greater risk the child has of more abuse. According to Haskins, Currie, and Berger (2015), one of the greatest threats to a child’s health is the parent. Approximately 1,520 children died from abuse or maltreatment in the year of 2013, 80% of which was caused by the parents. Once they were removed from this environment, the risks of the effects of abuse drop …show more content…
Johnson, Yoken, and Voss (1995) created a study to research the child’s perspective on FC. A sample of 91 children was taken, and the research concluded that 60% of children understand their placement in FC. Although 58% of the foster children interviewed said that they had no say in moving, 56% said they now live in better neighborhoods. Over 75% said they try to get along with their foster family, and 73% said that they do get along. Out of all 91 children, 58% admitted that removing children from their homes is a good idea, with around 50% believing the situation at home would have gotten worse if they had not left.
The Case Against Foster Care Many children, although removed from a HRE, come out of FC with more troubles than they had before entering FC. Population growth causes more children to enter the system, which leaves each child with less help than desired. Foster care might not always be the best option for children coming from a HRE. Mental
Living in an abusive or neglectful home can cause permanent damage to a child. Jovev et al. (2013) concluded that there is a significant relationship between high levels of abuse and borderline and antisocial personality disorders. Another study showed that the probability for the onset of a disorder increases with the number of adversities (Green et al., 2010). The longer a child stays in an abusive or neglectful home, the greater risk the child has of more abuse. According to Haskins, Currie, and Berger (2015), one of the greatest threats to a child’s health is the parent. Approximately 1,520 children died from abuse or maltreatment in the year of 2013, 80% of which was caused by the parents. Once they were removed from this environment, the risks of the effects of abuse drop …show more content…
Johnson, Yoken, and Voss (1995) created a study to research the child’s perspective on FC. A sample of 91 children was taken, and the research concluded that 60% of children understand their placement in FC. Although 58% of the foster children interviewed said that they had no say in moving, 56% said they now live in better neighborhoods. Over 75% said they try to get along with their foster family, and 73% said that they do get along. Out of all 91 children, 58% admitted that removing children from their homes is a good idea, with around 50% believing the situation at home would have gotten worse if they had not left.
The Case Against Foster Care Many children, although removed from a HRE, come out of FC with more troubles than they had before entering FC. Population growth causes more children to enter the system, which leaves each child with less help than desired. Foster care might not always be the best option for children coming from a HRE. Mental