The University of Maryland School of Social Work’s Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW, Distinguished University Professor, was featured in a recent WBAL-TV 11 News investigative report examining the experiences of Maryland foster youth who run away from care.
In the interview, Barth discussed the urgency of supporting older youth and those with behavioral health needs, noting the risks of disrupted care, homelessness, and human trafficking when young people leave placement. He emphasized the need for earlier identification of at-risk youth and more supportive alternatives for adolescents in foster care.