What works in foster care? : key components of success from the Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study / Peter J. Pecora [and others].
| Other author | Pecora, Peter J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. |
| Description | viii, 311 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Study background, rationale, and participating agencies -- Theoretical and conceptual frameworks and past research -- Study sample and demographics of the participating agencies -- Data sources, varibles, and data colleection procedures -- Risk factors -- Mental and physical health functioning -- Educational achievements -- Employment and finances -- Relationships, social support networks, and parenting -- Relation between agency membership and outcomes -- Relation between foster care experience and outcomes -- Effects of optimizing the foster care experience on outcomes -- Summary and recommendations. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009002643 |
| ISBN | 9780195175912 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0195175913 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV863 .W43 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |