Background: Institutionalized adolescents experience numerous traumatic stressors and damaging events. They may be particularly vulnerable to stressful events prior to institutionalization such as removal from the home, and separation from familiar social circles. While living in institutions, the adolescents are often deprived of basic care and support and are exposed to unhealthy living conditions and harsh disciplining practices. Aim of the study: to investigate the stressors and coping strategies among institutionalized adolescents.  Research design: A descriptive correlational research design was used in the current study. Subjects: A convenience sample including (80) male and female institutionalized adolescents were included in the current study. Setting: This study was carried out in Minia governorate foster care institutions which included nine institutions distributed in Minia, Malawy, Abo Korkas, and Samalout cities. Data collection tools: Three tools were used to collect data: 1- Demographic characteristics of the institutionalized adolescents' sheet; 2- The Adolescent Stress Questionnaire; 3- The Coping Strategies Inventory. Results: the highest stressors experienced by the institutionalized adolescents were related to future uncertainty (89%), school performance (88%), emerge in adult responsibility (84%), school leisure conflicts (83%), and financial pressure (79%). Concerning coping strategies, the institutionalized adolescents reported problem solving (88%), cognitive restructuring (86%), express emotion (78%), wishful thinking (75%), and social support (73%).  There were a significant correlation between stressors and coping strategies among institutionalized adolescents. Conclusion: The institutionalized adolescent experienced different stressors and used number of effective/ineffective coping strategies. Recommendations: There is a great need for designing counseling programs to help the institutionalized adolescents overcome their stressors.