The physical and psychological health of children entrusted to the care of the child protection and welfare service in Vendée.

Background: The international literature has long established the importance of health issues presented by children entrusted to Child Protection and Welfare Service (Aide Sociale à l'Enfance -ASE, in France). This study examined the health of children entrusted to the ASE in Vendée (a French administrative region) in order to better understand and address their health needs.

Methods: A retrospective study of all children (623 out of 920) aged 0-18 years placed in foster care or an institution during 2019 was carried out.