The Evolution of Kinship Care Policy and Practice

Author: Rob Geen Publisher: The Future of Children Publication: The Future of Children, Vol. 14 No. 1 Document Date:                  2004 Category: Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Youth Related Categories: Children > Child Development Children > Child Welfare Children > Foster Home Care Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Children Parenthood/Childrearing > Foster Homes/Parenting Parenthood/Childrearing > Nonparental Care Public Policy > Adoption Public Policy > Family   This article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of kinship foster care and emphasizes the need for a coherent government policy on this issue in order to ensure that children are receiving the best care possible.  Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link