Overmedication

Former Foster Youth Testifies against Overmedication
Mockingbird Youth Dawna Hovenier, now 20, testifies today in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the foster care system.

Dawna will share her personal experiences regarding inappropriate use of medication and overmedication in foster care. Click here to learn more about some of the serious consequences that foster youth and children face when they are exposed to psychotropic drugs, including misuse and overmedication.