The Foster Care System - Addressing Abuse and Risk Factors, Current Policies, and Recommendations

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2023 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 10 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2023

Authors : Zara Jain

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V10I5P105

How to Cite?

Zara Jain, "The Foster Care System - Addressing Abuse and Risk Factors, Current Policies, and Recommendations," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 10,  no. 5, pp. 26-32, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V10I5P105

Abstract:

Currently, the foster care system is used worldwide, yet many people are still unaware of what foster care is and how to care for foster children properly. Foster children often face abuse in their temporary homes, which can be brought down to a few main risk factors. Current policies to address have worked effectively in reducing the number of children in foster care; however, many flaws and limitations are yet to be addressed. This paper researches the current policies related to foster care. After highlighting the stakeholders’ perspective on these policies and the discourse toward countering the impacts on current foster children, this paper further suggests certain policy recommendations to ensure foster children’s safety and quality care, hopefully raising awareness and convincing more parents to join the foster care system.

Keywords:

Current foster care policies, Foster care, Foster child abuse, Policy recommendations, Risk factors.

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