An examination of theory and promising practice for achieving permanency for teens before they age out of foster care

Children and Youth Services Review

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 399-408

  Avery, Rosemary J ^a  

^a Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics   (United States)

Author keywords

Foster care; Independent living; Permanency; Promising practice; Teens

Indexed keywords

EID: 71949112132     PISSN: 01907409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.10.011     Document Type: Article

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