---
title: "Foster Care Providers: Helping Youth at Risk for Suicide"
description: This information sheet addresses suicide prevention among youth in foster care. It is written for professionals and volunteers who interact with foster children or work with their caregivers. Many young people who are thinking of killing themselves show warning signs.…
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/crisis-response-and-suicide-prevention/foster-care-providers-helping-youth-at-risk-for-suicide/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Crisis Response and Suicide Prevention
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Families
  - Tipsheet
---

# Foster Care Providers: Helping Youth at Risk for Suicide

This information sheet addresses suicide prevention among youth in foster care. It is written for professionals and volunteers who interact with foster children or work with their caregivers. Many young people who are thinking of killing themselves show warning signs. Knowing the warning signs and risk factors can help foster caregivers intervene and get the young person connected with assistance. Foster caregivers can also help address underlying mental health issues and strengthen the factors that protect against suicide.

 

[Read More](https://sprc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Fostercare.pdf)

 

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