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Peer reviewedJarrett, Janeil M.; Copher, Marie W. – Children Today, 1980
Describes a series of group meetings for prospective adoptive couples in which participants explored issues related to rearing adopted children with special needs. Results of informal evaluation by participants are reported. (RH)
Descriptors: Adoption, Exceptional Persons, Group Discussion, Parent Education
Peer reviewedTourse, Phyllis; Gundersen, Luanne – Children Today, 1988
Examines the mission of a Massachusetts state program responsible for coordinating the placement of children with AIDS in an adoption or foster child program when appropriate. Investigates issues relative to direct care, day care, school attendance and confidentiality in cases with children of AIDS. (RWB)
Descriptors: Adoption, Children, Disabilities, Foster Care
Peer reviewedTen Broeck, Elsa – Children Today, 1981
Describes services and operation of the Family Protection Act Unit in San Mateo County, California. After three years, the number of children receiving financial aid in foster care decreased by 33 percent and the number of children placed in institutions decreased by 40 percent, while guardianships and adoptions increased by 16 and 25 percent,…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Welfare, Demonstration Programs, Foster Homes
