Reviewing the literature on the breakdown of foster care placements for young people: complexity and the social work task

Research in Practice
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Factors associated with the breakdown of long-term foster care placements during adolescence, exploring the needs of these looked-after young people and their foster carers.

Lack of a familial safety net sees some young people adopt emotional independence in advance of their developmental stage. Picture: goodluz/Shutterstock.com
Lack of a familial safety net sees some young people adopt emotional independence in advance of their developmental stage. Picture: goodluz/Shutterstock.com

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