Asked by Fernanda Alves on Jul 25, 2024
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Which of the following statements about foster care is FALSE?
A) Children who are older or who have behavioral or emotional problems are most likely to bounce from home to home.
B) Foster children who have lived in multiple homes may lack the skills they need to function on their own.
C) Foster parents are less likely to make sure that the kids in their care get the medical and mental health services they need.
D) Many children in foster homes experience physical and emotional safety.
Foster Care
A system in which a minor has been placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver, referred to as a "foster parent".
Behavioral Problems
Actions or attitudes displayed by individuals, often children, that are inappropriate or challenging for others to manage.
Emotional Safety
signifies a state of being in which an individual feels secure to express their emotions, thoughts, and vulnerabilities without fear of judgment or harm.
- Identify the false statements about foster care and understand the complexities of out-of-home placements.
Verified Answer
BC
Brianna ChichesterJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Foster parents are actually required to ensure that children in their care receive appropriate medical and mental health services. This is monitored by the child welfare system and failure to provide such services can result in the removal of the child from the home.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the false statements about foster care and understand the complexities of out-of-home placements.