Mental Health Services for Children in Out-of-Home Care.

Schneiderman, Mel; Connors, Margaret M.; Fribourg, Anne; Gries, Len; Gonzales, Mayu

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ERIC Number: EJ557323

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Mental Health Services for Children in Out-of-Home Care.

Schneiderman, Mel; Connors, Margaret M.; Fribourg, Anne; Gries, Len; Gonzales, Mayu

Child Welfare, v77 n1 p29-40 Jan-Feb 1998

Describes the risk factors and high incidence of psychopathology among children in out-of-home care placements. Presents a framework and guiding principles for mental health service delivery that are consistent with the clinical needs of children in care and the child welfare goal of permanency. (JPB)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Foster Care, Foster Children, Mental Health Programs, Placement, Psychological Needs, Welfare Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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