Citation

Shelton D. J. Pediatr. Nurs. 2003; 18(5): 344-346.

Affiliation

Catholic University of America, School of Nursing, Washington DC 20064, USA. sheltond@cua.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14569582

Abstract

This paper reviews the major efforts being made to

reform the child welfare system for children with special needs who are in

protective placements. Barriers to finding permanent and loving homes result in

putting these children at high risk of institutionalization, poor physical and

emotional health, and abuse and neglect. Education for prospective parents,

foster parents and the child service provider workforce is necessary to minimize

these poor outcomes.