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Peer reviewedDougherty, Sharon Ann – Social Work, 1978
In view of the increasing number of single women who adopt children, the social work profession has an obligation to learn more about this group of mothers. This article is based on a research study to identify characteristics of single adoptive mothers and their children and to learn what community supports the mothers believe would be helpful.…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Fatherless Family, Mothers, One Parent Family
