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Improving resources for foster care.

E D Martin1, W A Altemeier, G B Hickson

  • 1Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37232.

Clinical Pediatrics
|July 1, 1992
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Recruiting and retaining foster homes is crucial as the number of children in foster care grows. Some foster families, termed "high providers," care for a disproportionate number of children, including those with special needs.

Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Increasing numbers of children in foster care present challenges.
  • Growing psychological and medical needs among foster children require specialized care.
  • Understanding foster family characteristics is key to recruitment and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of foster families to improve recruitment and retention strategies.
  • To explore the role of "high provider" foster families in caring for children with special needs.

Main Methods:

  • Interview-based analysis of 64 foster families.
  • Characterization of foster parent demographics, income, home environment, and motivations.
  • Identification of families providing care to a high number of children, including those with special needs.

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Main Results:

  • Foster parents typically have low-to-moderate incomes, are middle-aged, have available space, and desire more children.
  • A subset of "high provider" families cares for a significant majority of children, including teens and those with disabilities.
  • These high providers function similarly to group homes for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Foster family characteristics offer insights into effective recruitment and retention.
  • The "high provider" model suggests potential for adapting group-home concepts to improve foster care for children with special needs.
  • Specialized support and recognition for high-provider foster families may enhance care for vulnerable children.