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Peer reviewedDurfee, Michael; Tilton-Durfee, Deanne – Children Today, 1990
The lack of agreement on the nature and extent of the problem of prenatal exposure to substances is discussed. Comprehensive coordination of services is called for. The 14 programs in the Los Angeles County Interagency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) are discussed. (GH)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Welfare
Peer reviewedBesharov, Douglas J.; LI. M., J. D. – Children Today, 1990
Discusses the effect that fetal exposure to cocaine and other drugs is having on infants and small children. Disputes the most widely cited estimate of the numbers of crack babies. Calls for restructuring foster care, group home placement, adoption, and general social welfare provision. Termination of parental rights is difficult but probably…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights
