Separation and reunification: Using attachment theory and research to inform decisions affecting the placements of children in foster care

Juvenile and Family Court Journal

Volumn 55, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 1-13

  Goldsmith, Douglas F ^a   Oppenheim, David ^b   Wanlass, Janine ^c  

^a Children's Center   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA   (Israel)

^c WESTMINSTER COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 3543094991     PISSN: 01617109     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-6988.2004.tb00156.x     Document Type: Article

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