National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being Research Brief No. 8. Need for Early Intervention Services Among Infants and Toddlers in Child Welfare

摘要

Child maltreatment has a significant negative impact on childrens development. The stress suffered by young children exposed to recurrent physical abuse, emotional abuse, or chronic neglect can lead to difficulties in learning, behavior, and physical and mental health. Many of these young children are candidates for early intervention services; information has been lacking on the number of maltreated infants and toddlers in need in the United States.