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Factors in Length of Foster Care: Worker Activities and Parent-Child Visitation

Year: 1996

Type: article

Abstract: This is an exploratory case study investigating factors potentially related to length of foster care placements in a small western state. Findings of earlier researchers are supported. More frequent visits by natural parents are associated with shorter foster care placements.

Source: The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

DOI: 10.15453/0191-5096.2330

Authors: Maryellen White, Eric Albers, Christine Bitonti

Institutions: Western Michigan University, University of Nevada, Reno

Language: English

Topic: Child Welfare and Adoption

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W266413643

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Cites: 19

Cited by: 27

Related to: 10