The use of psychotropic medications for children in foster care must be carefully considered by the child’s caregiver and medical team.
- Most children in DFPS conservatorship never need psychotropic medications.
- Evidence-based psychosocial therapies, behavior strategies, and other non-medication interventions should be considered before or along with psychotropic medications.
- When needed, psychotropic medications may help children function in the short-term to help with emotional regulation, or long-term to treat life-long mental health disorders.
