Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ453452
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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Characteristics of Effective, Harm-Free Environments for Children in Out-of-Home Care.
Daly, Daniel L.; Dowd, Thomas P.
Child Welfare, v71 n6 p487-96 Nov-Dec 1992
Discusses specific elements that can foster effective and abuse-free out-of-home care, increase program effectiveness, and reduce negative outcomes such as staff burnout. Elements include caregiver support, a model of care, a focus on positive behavior, a consumer orientation, training, program evaluation, and an internal program audit. (HTH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Children, Foster Care, Group Homes, Models, Positive Reinforcement, Program Improvement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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