Supporting the Well-Being of Children With Disabilities

Children with disabilities and their families face the stress of living in a society that focuses on the needs of people without disabilities. A lack of services, high demands on caregivers, social isolation, communication barriers, and other factors place children with disabilities at higher risk of being maltreated than their peers without disabilities. As a result, they are more likely to become involved with child welfare, where they experience longer stays in foster care and lower rates of permanency. With tailored supports and strength-based approaches, child welfare agencies can help support the safety and well-being of children with disabilities.  

This bulletin offers child welfare professionals information about supporting children with disabilities and partnering effectively with their families. 

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