What works in foster care?
Subtitle: an integrated approach for a comprehensive curriculum
By: Peter J. Pecora ... [et al.].
Contributors: Pecora, Peter J.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780195175912
Subjects: Foster children -- United States; Foster home care -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Study background, rationale, and participating agencies; title: Theoretical and conceptual frameworks; title: Study sample and alumni demographics; title: Methods; title: Risk factors; title: Mental and physical health; title: Education; title: Employment and finances; title: Relationships and social supports; title: Relation between agency membership and outcomes; title: Relation between foster care experience and outcomes; title: Effects of optimizing the foster care experience on outcomes; title: Summary and recommendations.