At the intersection of disability and transitioning to adulthood: service receipt by disability type among youth in foster care

Key Points

• Service receipt among youth with disabilities in foster care is notably influenced by the type of disability, indicating inequities in support.
• Around 40% of youth in foster care received inadequate services tailored to their specific disabilities, raising concerns.
• Observational analysis of service data highlights disparities across various disability types in the foster care system.
• These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to necessary services for all youth.