Foster Care
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Foster family placement leads to sustained cognitive gains after severe early deprivation, Humphreys’ study finds
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examining cognitive ability among children with a history of institutional care suggests that higher cognitive functioning is best supported by long-term family placements such as foster care. The study was led by Kathryn Humphreys, assistant professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreSep 12, 2022