Foster Child Self-Harm & Suicide June 2025
KARA reportingMike TikkanenMay 27, 2026
Republished from the Kids at Risk Action archive as written. No images from the original corpus appear in any form.
Childhood trauma, suicide and self-harm among American youth are at historic highs, with alarming increases among fosters, preteens, girls, LGBTQ+ youth, and children of color. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for ages 10–24, and nearly one in five high school students has seriously considered suicide in the past year. Rates of self-harm, especially among young girls and LGBTQ+ youth, have surged, with emergency room visits for self-injury rising dramatically since 2020
The following pages chronical recent reporting from cities and states:
| Hundreds of serious injuries reported involving kids in care ‘tip of the iceberg’: Manitoba …CBCWARNING: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse and self–harm. … foster care before she was abused and killed by her mother and … Flag as irrelevant | |
| ‘I feel like I have no one’: Aging out of foster care leaves youth struggling with life skills – CBCCBC… foster homes at 14. As a teenager, she struggled with mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and self-harm. While in the system … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s broken Child Safety System – Deb FrecklingtonDeb FrecklingtonThe children who live in residential care have significantly higher needs than those in foster or kinship care: … 44% self-harm now or in the past; 22 … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Failures of ‘broken’ child safety system sparks inquiry – The SeniorThe SeniorAlmost half of children experienced physical abuse before entering out-of-home care in one state, prompting a landmark inquiry… Flag as irrelevant | |
| JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT: Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s broken Child Safety SystemMedia StatementsThe Crisafulli Government is determined to create generational change for vulnerable children which starts with reforming a broken system. The … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Inquiry called to repair ‘broken’ child safety system – Nyngan ObserverNyngan ObserverFormer Federal Court judge Paul Anastassiou KC will lead the 17-month inquiry into Queensland’s out-of-home care sector after a census report revealed … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Prioritizing Permanency: Reflecting on 250 Adoptions | Idaho Department of Health and WelfareIdaho Department of Health and Welfare – Idaho.gov… children in need. Central to that has been strengthening child welfare, expanding foster care through legislative reforms that voluntarily extend care … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Senator: Foster Parents need Back to School Allowances – GriptGript“This practice of awarding support to foster children based on their foster parents … Senator “horrified” by number of child suicides in State care. Flag as irrelevant | |
| “Cold Case with Alice Gainer” looks into disappearance of foster child in BrooklynCBS NewsIt’s a story CBS News New York has covered extensively since it happened – a little boy seemingly vanished without a trace from his Brooklyn … Flag as irrelevant | |
| The Importance of Developmental Wellness to Foster Children | Psychology Today AustraliaPsychology Today… foster kids, it’s about $89,000 annually per foster child. … Kids find purpose in joy and play, not goals or achievements. advertisement. Suicide … Flag as irrelevant | |
| President’s latest act of cruelty could be deadline for LGBT youths – Las Vegas Sun NewsLas Vegas SunIn a chilling announcement made during Pride Month, the Trump administration revealed plans this week to eliminate federal funding for the … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Teens with ‘addictive’ phone use more likely to be suicidal: Study | KGET 17 NewsKGET.com(NewsNation), A new study has found that addiction to social media, video games and mobile devices is linked to a higher risk of suicidal … Flag as irrelevant |
Incoming Dover superintendent: Suicide ideation in young students raises concerns
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Foster’s Daily Democrat … Christine Boston, incoming superintendent, has raised concern about suicidal ideation among elementary-aged children.
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| Alaska senators have a chance to protect Medicaid and safeguard vital services for Alaska’s youthAlaska BeaconWithout access to these services, Alaska’s suicide rates could climb, crime rates could increase, and more children could enter foster care without … Flag as irrelevant | ||||
| ‘Poverty is not a crime’ in WV | News, Sports, Jobs – The IntermountainThe IntermountainOne person who stopped working on foster care programs knew a teenager who attempted suicide in a motel. … foster care setting for each child. Flag as irrelevant | ||||
| 8 Facts to Know About Childhood Suicide – The Good Men ProjectThe Good Men ProjectWith suicidal thoughts and behaviors on the rise among youth, experts provide suicide prevention tips to parents and caregivers of children … Flag as irrelevant |