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Youth with Disabilities in the Foster Care System: Barriers to Success and Proposed Policy Solutions

At least one-third of children in foster care have physical or mental disabilities and are at higher risk for poor educational, employment and well-being outcomes. This report from the National Council on Disability finds that federal investments are undercut by lack of coordination across programs and agencies. It offers recommendations for policymakers.



Source URL:
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/6675