Rates of emotional and behavioral problems for child welfare involved children not placed in foster care are lower for ______ children.

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Younger children (under the age of 5) involved in child welfare but not placed in foster care tend to have lower rates of emotional and behavioral problems compared to older children. This is often because younger children are less likely to have been exposed to prolonged periods of abuse or neglect and their developmental stage may make them more resilient to environmental stressors.

Rates of Emotional and Behavioral Problems for Child Welfare Involved