Psychopathology among children and adolescents in child welfare: a comparison across different types of placement in Flanders, Belgium

Background: Children and adolescents in child welfare are characterized by a high rate of psychopathology. However, prevalence estimates vary greatly and comparisons between studies are limited owing to different target populations, measurement tools and how results are presented. In addition, little is known about the situation of children under child welfare care still living with their parents. Methods: The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), used to measure psychopathology, were administered to parent, agency care... Mehr ...