- The inpatient treatment of youths in foster care facing severe emotional or behavioral issues is complicated by unique challenges like placement shortages and custody relinquishment.
- These young individuals often suffer from deeper issues, including prenatal alcohol exposure, domestic violence, neglect, and various forms of abuse, which complicate their treatment.
- The authors highlight the prolonged hospital stays and the need for better collaboration with foster and biological families as well as the child welfare system to improve treatment outcomes.