APSAC is developing a series of rapid-response APSAC Alert articles to meet the needs of professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition, authored by Johanna Greeson, PhD, MSS, MLSP; Sara Jaffee, PhD; and Sarah Wasch, MSW provides early results from a national study on the challenges faced by foster youth since the COVID-19 pandemic began and provides recommendations for professionals who interact with foster youth to mitigate those challenges.