Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ649360
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0009-4021
EISSN: N/A
Older Children in Preadoptive Homes: Issues before Termination of Parental Rights.
Edelstein, Susan B.; Burge, Dorli; Waterman, Jill
Child Welfare, v81 n2 p101-21 Mar-Apr 2002
Using case examples, this article discusses the emotional and psychological difficulties often encountered by children and their prospective adoptive parents when birthparent visitation occurs and legal uncertainties exist. Clinical and policy recommendations are offered to help both the children and families in these situations as well as the professionals working with them. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Biological Parents, Child Welfare, Children, Foster Care, Foster Family, Parent Rights, Public Policy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
