Two Aspects of the Foster Care Mental Health Crisis: Higher Rate For Children in Care, and Sharper Rise in Rates

Percent of Children with a Mental Health or Neurodevelopmental Disorder, 2018-2023

Weighted estimates shown. Unweighted N=262,097. Mental health and/or neurodevelopmental disorder defined as having one or more of the following: anxiety problems, depression, behavior or conduct problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or autism spectrum disorder.
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