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Who are the children in foster care?

Category:
Foster Care
Updated:
3/10/2003

Many of these children are between the ages of eight and eighteen years of age. Most of these children usually have never known or cannot remember a safe, happy and/or secure family life. Many have been neglected and some have been physically, emotionally and/or sexually abused. Most children have emotional or behavioral problems that will require extra patience and added attention from foster/adoptive parents. Some children are developmentally disabled. Many are also behind in their school work.