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Foster placement

B F Nordhaus1, A J Solnit

  • 1Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|January 20, 1999
PubMed
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Individual assessment guides child placement decisions, prioritizing the least harmful option. Key principles include ensuring psychological continuity with a nurturing adult and considering the child

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Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Law

Background:

  • Child placement decisions involve complex legal and psychological factors.
  • Determining the least harmful outcome for children in out-of-home care is paramount.

Observation:

  • Individual assessments are crucial for identifying the best placement option for each child.
  • Placement options range from parental reunification to adoption and guardianship.

Findings:

  • The least detrimental alternative, considering the child's perspective, should guide decisions.
  • Maintaining psychological continuity with a significant adult is a key principle.

Implications:

  • Placement strategies must balance legal requirements with child-centered psychological needs.
  • Innovative approaches like open adoption can offer beneficial outcomes for children.