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Peer reviewedDunn, Linda – Children Today, 1981
Describes steps taken to recruit Blacks to adopt Black children in foster care. Procedures included establishing an advisory committee, educating the public about adoption, and obtaining the involvement and cooperation of local government and community action organizations. (DB)
Descriptors: Adoption, Black Youth, Foster Family, Government Role
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
