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The quality of evaluations of foster parent training: An empirical review

A comprehensive literature review was undertaken to identify published evaluations of foster parent training programs (pre-service, in-service single session, and in-service multi-session). Results of the review of the literature revealed that few evaluations have been conducted on the preservice tr...

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Published in:Children and youth services review 2013-12, Vol.35 (12), p.2147-2153
Main Authors: Festinger, Trudy, Baker, Amy J.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A comprehensive literature review was undertaken to identify published evaluations of foster parent training programs (pre-service, in-service single session, and in-service multi-session). Results of the review of the literature revealed that few evaluations have been conducted on the preservice training programs most widely used and the results are mixed at best in the evaluations conducted. Moreover, the best evaluations of in-service training were for the programs least likely to be offered to foster parents: multi-session programs. Taken together, the results point to gaps in the knowledge base and directions for future research. •Most evaluations of foster parent training were of single session trainings.•Many evaluations produced mixed results.•Few evaluations assessed direct impact of training on behavior.
ISSN:0190-7409
1873-7765
DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.10.009