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Black Youth, Females with Autism Have Greater Odds of Being Placed in Foster Care

Among youth with intellectual disabilities and autism, black children and females are more likely to be placed in foster care, a new study found.

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Rise in Intellectually Disabled Youth in U S Foster Care

Study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals alarming rise in foster care among intellectually disabled youth, especially Black and female, urging policy changes.

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Study reveals high rates of intellectual disabilities among youth in foster care

Youth with foster care involvement have an increased risk for mental health diagnoses, trauma and worse outcomes in adulthood than their peers.

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Where Black adolescents live affects their mental health

Where Black adolescents live affects their mental health
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