Strengthening fragile families through research and practice

Journal of Family Social Work

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 54-67

  Bembry, James X ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY   (United States)

Author keywords

Fathers; Fragile families; Low income couples; Marriage education; Minority couples; Mothers

Indexed keywords

EID: 79551626350     PISSN: 10522158     EISSN: 15404072     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2011.523877     Document Type: Article

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