| Literature DB >> 8795284 |
M I Benedict1, S Zuravin, R Y Stallings.
Abstract
The study reported here explored associations between the type of placement in out-of-home care (kinship versus nonrelative) and selected outcomes in adulthood. Interviews were conducted with 214 children formerly in care (40% kinship placed), who reported on parameters of their current functioning, including education and employment, physical and mental health, stresses and supports, and risk-taking behaviors. Although the social services records reported significant differences in functioning during out-of-home care between children in kinship care and those in nonrelative family foster care, few differences were found in adult functioning. Explanations for these findings are explored.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8795284
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Child Welfare ISSN: 0009-4021