However, even though receiving treatment, there has been no differences noted in children who have not received any mental health treatment (Williams & Sherr, 2008). With this population it is shown that former foster care children were four to five times more likely to be hospitalized for a suicide attempt (Williams & Sherr, 2008). Teenagers were five to eight times more likely to be hospitalized for a serious psychiatric disorder (Williams & Sherr, 2008). Foster children with numerous placements that have been detached from natural, primary, and community supports before obtaining treatment, do not do as well as those that are not in foster care. Due to these risks, it is shown that foster children will not respond as well to the treatment being given (Williams & Sherr,
However, even though receiving treatment, there has been no differences noted in children who have not received any mental health treatment (Williams & Sherr, 2008). With this population it is shown that former foster care children were four to five times more likely to be hospitalized for a suicide attempt (Williams & Sherr, 2008). Teenagers were five to eight times more likely to be hospitalized for a serious psychiatric disorder (Williams & Sherr, 2008). Foster children with numerous placements that have been detached from natural, primary, and community supports before obtaining treatment, do not do as well as those that are not in foster care. Due to these risks, it is shown that foster children will not respond as well to the treatment being given (Williams & Sherr,