Early Childhood Sleep Disturbances Associated With Later Mental Health Symptoms Among Children in Foster Care

Nikki Lane, Sierra Singleton, Lucyann Atkins, Elvan Guzman, Monica Negrete, Kristin Bernard, Mary Dozier, Teresa Lind, Department of Child , Family Development, San Diego State University, San Diego, Child and Adolescent Services Research Center , San Diego, Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, Department of Psychological Science, University of Delaware

Child Maltreatment

Published online on June 02, 2026

Abstract

Child Maltreatment, Ahead of Print.
Sleep plays a foundational role in early childhood development. Yet, children exposed to early adversity, such as those in foster care, are at elevated risk for sleep disturbances that may contribute to later emotional and behavioral difficulties. This ...