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. 2010 Mar;37(1-2):185-90.
doi: 10.1007/s10488-010-0295-y.

Why current and former recipients of foster care need high quality mental health services

Peter J Pecora  1
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Why current and former recipients of foster care need high quality mental health services

Peter J Pecora. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

This commentary presents data about the emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders of youth in foster care and former recipients of foster care ("alumni") in the United States to underscore the reasons why high quality mental health services are essential.

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