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Peer reviewedHess, Peg McCartt; McGowan, Brenda G.; Botsko, Michael – Child Welfare, 2000
A 3-year study evaluated a program to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placement of children. The program combines family preservation and family support services into a comprehensive yet individualized response to families. Findings indicate that four program elements correspond with those identified as characterizing family preservation programs,…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Family Programs, Family Structure, Individualized Family Service Plans
