SUICIDE AND FOSTER CARE

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September 10 is recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day. According to youth.gov, suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 15-24 in the United States. And studies show that children in foster care are more likely to consider and attempt suicide than those who have never been in foster care. A history of trauma, abuse, and loss, as well as feelings of hopelessness surround children and youth in foster care, and these are also all major risk factors for suicide.

National Angels founder and CEO, Susan Ramirez, retells the story she once heard a judge share at a foster and adoption conference years ago...

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