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Family induction into foster care

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Elizabeth M. Dyer  and
Stuart W.B. Evans
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Abstract

This paper presents the findings of a study into current induction practices in foster care agencies throughout Victoria. Eighty per cent of registered agencies responded to a mailed questionnaire exploring: the means of initial contact for prospective foster families, information and pre-service education sessions, assessment of families and the ongoing relationship between new foster families and the foster care agency.

Educational strategies are explored and the issue of worker continuity is discussed in relation to foster family retention and maintaining commitment through early placement difficulties.

Type
Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 22 , Issue 1 , 1997 , pp. 36 - 41
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1997

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