Sibling placement in foster care: An exploration of associated concurrent preschool-aged child functioning

Children and Youth Services Review

Volumn 20, Issue 5, 1998, Pages 389-412

  Smith, Maureen C ^a  

^a CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0032091208     PISSN: 01907409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0190-7409(98)00014-0     Document Type: Article

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