A Systems Theory Model for Foster Home Studies

Systems and communications theories applied to the delicate task of matching children with families promise an objective method for understanding the complexities of family relationships. The author shows how one agency successfully incorporated sophisticated theoretical tools into a study process e...

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Published in:Child welfare 1982-01, Vol.61 (1), p.37-47
Main Author: ANDERSON, LYNETTE M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Communication
Family
Foster Home Care
Foster/Fosters/Fosterage/ Fosterhome/ Fosterhomes
Home/Homes
Humans
Models, Psychological
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Projection
Social Work
Surveys and Questionnaires
System/Systems
Theory/Theories/Theorem/ Theorizing
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Summary:Systems and communications theories applied to the delicate task of matching children with families promise an objective method for understanding the complexities of family relationships. The author shows how one agency successfully incorporated sophisticated theoretical tools into a study process evaluating the suitability of foster family applicants.
ISSN:0009-4021