Amy has been in foster care since she was ten and has been in five different homes, each one saying that she was a handful and too much trouble. The families said Amy over reacted to the smallest problems, she was always getting into fights with children, and she was always waking up during the night. It wasn’t until her latest foster home that her foster parents decided to look deeper into her actions. After a few therapy appointments, Amy was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If her past guardians had taken the time to sit down and talk to her, then she could have received the help she truly needed, but instead, she was seen as a handful and was passed on to the next family. Amy isn’t the foster child who has had their …show more content…
The reasons for a child to be placed into foster care can range from neglect and abuse to voluntarily placement by their parents. (adoption.about.com) Up to 85% of those foster children stated they witness violence, along with 51% reporting to be a victim before entering the system. The high level of stress the children were exposed to may cause chronic heightened activity of the stress system, which can affect the mental and behavioral well-being, along with their learning ability (Lohr, Jones). There can be up to 80% of foster children who have a substantial amount of disorders, but only 25% are receiving the health care they need (Lohr, …show more content…
Otherwise, it is up to the parental figure to find out which doctor is best for the child. The parent can still reach out to the social worker to find out options to help the child. The foster parent should not be afraid to contact the social worker or agency as it shows the foster parents do care for the child’s wellbeing. There are different types of treatments that foster parents can look into. The two most common treatments are psychotherapy and medication (Mayo Clinic). The parent should listen to what the child say during their treatment as the treatment may only be making it