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A systems theory model for foster home studies

L M Anderson

    Child Welfare
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Systems and communications theories offer an objective approach to matching children with families. An agency successfully used these tools to evaluate foster family applicants, improving suitability assessments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Systems Theory
    • Communications Theory

    Background:

    • Child welfare services face challenges in objectively assessing family suitability.
    • Traditional methods for matching children with families can be subjective.
    • Complexity in family dynamics requires sophisticated analytical tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the application of systems and communications theories in child-family matching.
    • To demonstrate an objective methodology for evaluating foster family applicants.
    • To assess the successful incorporation of theoretical tools by a child welfare agency.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized systems and communications theories to model family relationship complexities.
    • Developed a study process incorporating these theoretical frameworks.
    • Applied the methodology to evaluate foster family applicants within an agency setting.

    Main Results:

    • The agency successfully integrated sophisticated theoretical tools into its evaluation process.
    • An objective method for understanding family relationship complexities was demonstrated.
    • The study provided a framework for assessing foster family suitability.

    Conclusions:

    • Systems and communications theories provide a valuable, objective framework for child-family matching.
    • The successful agency implementation highlights the practical utility of theoretical models.
    • This approach enhances the evaluation of foster family applicants, potentially improving placement outcomes.

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