Characteristics of children placed in foster care, family-style group care and residential care: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

When risky family-circumstances and development-threatening child characteristics cannot be addressed at home, out-of-home placement is considered to be a useful strategy. However, to reduce the risk of a breakdown and of poor... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Harmke Leloux-Opmeer (Horizon Youth Care and Special Education)
  2. Chris H.Z. Kuiper (Horizon Youth Care and Special Education)
  3. Evert M. Scholte (Leiden University)

Topic Areas

Assessment and decision making in child welfare , Mental health of children and young people in care

Session

PS-1 » Poster Session 1 (18:00 - Wednesday, 14th September, Exhibition Room)