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Peer reviewedNissim, Ruth; Simm, Mike – Adoption & Fostering, 1994
Suggests incorporating into practice those findings that emerge repeatedly in different foster care studies. Identifies four characteristics of children that have been linked to particular outcomes: age at time of placement, contact with biological family, length of time in care, and behavior problems. Shows how incorporation of these factors into…
Descriptors: Age, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Children
