A survival analysis of the length of foster parenting duration and implications for recruitment and retention of foster parents
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.06.069
Abstract: •This study examined predictors of length of foster parenting duration.•Survival analysis using bivariate Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazards regression models was conducted.•Age, number of children fostered, marital status, race, and education significantly impacted… read more here.
Keywords: foster; parenting duration; duration; foster parenting ... See more keywords
Communication patterns between foster parents and case managers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.04.034
Abstract: Abstract More than 435,000 children reside in foster care in the United States, and despite the high number of children whom need homes, only a fraction of the entire pool of foster parents care for… read more here.
Keywords: foster; communication; case; foster parents ... See more keywords
Risk of serious criminal involvement among former foster youth aging out of care
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.08.027
Abstract: Prior research suggests there is a link between child maltreatment and out of home care and both adult crime and juvenile delinquency. Using a bevy of administrative data, this article investigates potential risk and protective… read more here.
Keywords: foster; criminal involvement; youth; care ... See more keywords
Vital Few and Useful Many foster families from start to finish
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.11.041
Abstract: The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80–20 rule, is the observation that 20% of input (e.g., workers) produce 80% of the results. Consistent with this principle, previous research has identified a group (20%) of… read more here.
Keywords: foster children; foster families; foster; previous research ... See more keywords
Exploring the families of origin of LGBTQ former foster youth and their trajectories throughout care
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104622
Abstract: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer (LGBTQ) identified youth are overrepresented in the foster care system. Many experience discrimination, violence, and oppression related to their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression before, during, and after foster… read more here.
Keywords: foster; former foster; youth; lgbtq former ... See more keywords
Adverse childhood experiences among foster parents: Prevalence and association with resilience, coping, satisfaction as a foster parent, and intent to continue fostering
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104679
Abstract: Abstract Foster parents provide substitute, primary care for children who have been removed from their primary caregivers due to abuse and neglect. Little is known about the experiences of foster parents prior to fostering, particularly… read more here.
Keywords: foster; foster parent; resilience; foster parents ... See more keywords
Positive parenting in foster care: Testing the effectiveness of a video-feedback intervention program on foster parents’ behavior and attitudes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.104779
Abstract: Abstract The current randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of Video-feedback Intervention to promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline in Foster Care (VIPP-FC) on parenting behavior and attitudes in foster parents (N = 60, 31–61 years, 83% female).… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; foster; positive parenting; video feedback ... See more keywords
Satisfaction, willingness, and well-being: Examining the perceptions of a statewide sample of public and private foster parents
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105886
Abstract: Abstract Foster parents are a critical resource and make a significant difference in the lives of children. This article examines the quantitative feedback on the Foster Parent Perception and Satisfaction Scale (FPPSS) from a statewide… read more here.
Keywords: satisfaction; statewide sample; foster; public private ... See more keywords
Planning a mentorship initiative for foster parents: Does gender matter?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.05.009
Abstract: Despite the use of mentoring programs in fields such as business, career training, and youth development, little is known about how mentoring can be used to train and support new foster parents. This paper describes… read more here.
Keywords: foster; initiative foster; mentorship initiative; foster parents ... See more keywords
Widening Inclusion for Gay Women Foster Carers — A Literature Review of the Sociological, Psychological and Economic Implications
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DOI: 10.1080/09503153.2016.1162287
Abstract: This literature review explores the psychological, political and societal influences and barriers facing gay women applying to become foster carers. In this review I have focused on three areas which have emerged as separate but… read more here.
Keywords: gay women; gay bisexual; foster; lesbian gay ... See more keywords
On the history, present, and future of attachment theory. Reply to Robbie Duschinsky, Marinus van IJzendoorn, Sarah Foster, Sophie Reijman & Francesca Lionetti ‘attachment histories and futures.’
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DOI: 10.1080/17405629.2018.1502920
Abstract: Discussing two of my publications on attachment theory, Duschinsky, Van IJzendoorn, Foster, Reijman, and Lionetti (2018) raise three points ‘for sustaining a dialogue.’ I welcome any dialogue on th... read more here.
Keywords: attachment theory; van ijzendoorn; attachment; foster ... See more keywords