Willingness to Care for Children Orphaned by HIV/AIDS: a Study of Foster and Adoptive Parents

Author: Loraine Townsend, Andy Dawes Publisher: NISC Publication: African Journal of AIDS Research, Vol. 3, No. 1 Document Date:                  2004 Category: Sexuality > AIDS Related Categories: Children > Foster Home Care Children > Health (fetal addictions, FAS, malnutrition) Family Transitions > Death of Family Member Family Transitions > Parental Death   This study investigates foster parents' willingness to care for children orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS in South Africa.  Although it finds some differences based on HIV infection status, gender, and age, the study concludes that overall there is a willingness to care for these children. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link