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September 16, 2025
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks At Foster Care And Academic Achievement

September 16, 2025 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Journal of Child Development looked at foster care entry and later academic achievement among infants involved with child protective services. “Prior research has shown that early experiences of maltreatment are linked to delays in children’s social and cognitive development,” study author Kierra Sattler told us. “At this same time, infants are at the highest risk of maltreatment, especially for neglect.” [More]