Post-Institutionalized Child Law and Legal Definition
Children adopted from institutional, hospital, or orphanage settings are referred to as Post-Institutionalized Children. The term is used to describe an array of emotional and psychological disturbances, developmental delays, learning disabilities, and/or medical problems resulting, in part, from their stay in institutions.
Abandonment by a destitute, single parent with poor prenatal care and inadequate diet is the most common reason why a child is available for adoption. The second most common reason is termination of parental rights because of neglect and/or physical/sexual abuse (often alcohol related). Over 50% of institutionalized children are low birth weight infants, many were born prematurely, and some have been exposed to alcohol in utero. Finally, children with major medical problems or physical handicaps may be placed in orphanages by their parents due to limited access to corrective treatment and rehabilitation services. These kids are a high-risk group by any standard.
Legal Definition list
- Post-Hospital Extended Care Services
- Post-Employment Vocational Skills Training [PEVST]
- Post-Employment Services [Education]
- Post-Employment English for Self-Sufficiency [PEESS]
- Post-Doctorate
- Post-Institutionalized Child
- Post-Judgment Discovery
- Post-Obit Bond
- Post-Placement [Adoption]
- Post-Placement Report
- Post-Secondary Education
Related Legal Terms
- Abused Child
- Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
- Administration for Children and Families
- Administration on Children, Youth, and Families
- Adopted Child
- Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980
- Adult Child With a Disability
- After-Born Child
- Aggravated Sexual Assault Against a Child
- Aid to Families With Dependent Children AFDC
