What works in foster care?
key components of success from the Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study
Pecora, Peter J.
text
nyu
New York
Oxford
Oxford University Press
2009
monographic
eng
1 online resource (320 p.)
The Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study found that quality foster care services for children pay big dividends when they grow up. Key investments in highly trained staff, low caseloads and robust complementary services can dramatically reduce rates of mental disorders and substance abuse. This book offers a model foster care programme.
specialized
Peter J. Pecora ... [et al.].
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foster children
United States
Foster home care
United States
HV863 .W43 2010
362.7330973
9780199865628 (ebook) :
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195175912.001.0001
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195175912.001.0001
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