The Foster Care System Has a Suicide Problem. Federal Cuts Threaten To Slow Fixes.

Foster care system has a suicide problem. New federal cuts won’t help

Foster care systems in the U.S. have a problem with suicides. New federal cuts to services for LGBTQ youth may add to that.

The Foster Care System Has a Suicide Problem. Federal Cuts Threaten To Slow Fixes.

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Elliott Hinkle experienced depression and suicidal thoughts even before entering the foster care system in Casper, Wyoming, at age 15. At the time, Hinkle, who is transgender, struggled with their sexual identity and gender issues, and their difficulties continued in foster care. They felt like they had no…

Another life lost in New Mexico’s foster care system • Source New Mexico

Illustration by Diana Branzan/Searchlight New MexicoOn May 16, 17-year-old Makamy Sage Anderson took her own life at a home assigned to her by the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. Makamy, who was pregnant at the time of her death, is one of four youths  to die under CYFD’s watch since April. Details about Makamy’s life are scarce at this stage. Foster and adoptive parents, counselors and relatives who knew her did not respond …

Another life lost in New Mexico’s foster care system

The post Another life lost in New Mexico’s foster care system appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. On May 16, 17-year-old Makamy Sage Anderson took her own life at a home assigned to her by the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. Makamy, who was pregnant at the time of her death, is one of four youths  to die under CYFD’s watch since April. Makamy’s case worker had asked for help finding mental health providers in the area, …