Using attachment theory when placing siblings in foster care

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 21-36

  Whelan, David J ^a,b,c  

^a Children's Serv Soc of Wisconsin   (United States)

^b LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO   (United States)

^c NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Attachment Theory; Foster Care; Siblings

Indexed keywords

EID: 3543029897     PISSN: 07380151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1021463302680     Document Type: Review

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