The well-being of children in foster care: Exploring physical and mental health needs

Children and Youth Services Review

Volumn 30, Issue 7, 2008, Pages 774-786

  Sullivan, Dana J ^a   van Zyl, Michiel A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE   (United States)

Author keywords

CHAID; Foster care; Mental health; Physical health; Well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 44749090397     PISSN: 01907409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2007.12.005     Document Type: Article

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