Looking At The Numbers On U.S. Foster Care System: What Do the Statistics Tell Us About the Problem — Or the Solution?

OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

Special Feature

The number of children in the foster care system of our country is increasing and with these growing numbers come skyrocketing costs to support the cost of their care. Many individuals wonder why the number of children in care continues to increase (as shown in the accompanying charts) and why the monies being expended to date are not making an impact on this societal dilemma.

Some policy makers attribute this societal plight of children to the loss . . .