When Children Cannot Return Home: Adoption and Guardianship

Author: Mark F. Testa Publisher: The Future of Children Publication: The Future of Children, Vol. 14, No. 1 Document Date:                  2004 Category: Parenthood/Childrearing > Adoption Related Categories: Children > Adopted Children Children > Child Development Children > Child Welfare Children > Foster Home Care Family Relations > Adopted Children Family Relations > Emotional Support Family Relations > Family Ties Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Parenthood/Childrearing > Foster Homes/Parenting Parenthood/Childrearing > Nonparental Care Public Policy > Adoption   This article discusses efforts on the part of governments and welfare agencies to find permanent, stable homes for foster children through adoption and guardianship. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link