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Journal Publication (In Press): Decision-making in foster care: A child-centered approach to reducing toxic stress in foster children

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Jennifer Rafeedie
[email protected]
323-669-2350

Product Description:

Foster children can be negatively impacted by adult-centered decisions that cause trauma beyond that which led to their entrance into the system. Foster care decisions often prioritize adult-centered concerns over a child's attachment needs. Utilizing case examples, this discussion paper examines foster care decisions that disrupt important child-caregiver relationships. Considerations for child-centered decision-making may help to reduce emotional trauma.

Keyword(s):

Toxic stress, Child welfare, Foster Care, Disrupted attachment, Decision-making

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Policymakers

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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