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JP Ryan, JS Hong, D Herz, PM Hernandez - … and Youth Services Review, 2010 - Elsevier

Kinship foster care and the risk of juvenile delinquency.

Build and Broaden 3.0 AND Program Evaluation

Hernandez, Hong, Ryan

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Formal kinship care represents the placement of a maltreated or otherwise vulnerable youth in the care and protection of a known relative or adult with a recognized kin bond. The practice of identifying and utilizing kin placements in child welfare has significantly increased over the last two decades. In part, the increased use of kinship care reflects the priorities, preferences, and mechanisms specified in federal legislation. A fairly broad literature demonstrates the value of kin homes in child welfare. Yet significant gaps in the …

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