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title: Prevalence and Characteristics of Children Entering Foster Care to Receive Behavioral Health or Disability Services
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updated: "2026-02-12"
category: Adoption Competent Mental Health
tags:
  - Article
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Mental health professionals
---

# Prevalence and Characteristics of Children Entering Foster Care to Receive Behavioral Health or Disability Services

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