A License to Abuse? The Need for National Policy Reform of Kinship Care Licensing Procedures

The last 20 to 30 years have seen a significant rise in the use of kinship care as a formal out-of-home placement option for abused or neglected children in the government’s custody. This shift has generated debate concerning the benefits and risks of kinship care, and thus far, research findings ar...

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Main Author: Amanda Prater
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2012-10-01
Series:Columbia Social Work Review
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Online Access:https://academiccommons.columbia.edu/doi/10.7916/D8VX0SD0/download