The experiences of foster children and youth in special education

Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability

Volumn 31, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 161-165

  Zetlin, Andrea ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Foster children; Foster youth; Special education

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CHILD WELFARE; FOSTER CARE; HUMAN; MEDICAL RESEARCH; SCHOOL; SPECIAL EDUCATION;

EID: 33748488911     PISSN: 13668250     EISSN: 14699532     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13668250600847039     Document Type: Article

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