Citation

Belanger K, Stone W. Child Welf. 2008; 87(4): 101-124.

Affiliation

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. kbelanger@sfasu.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19391469

Abstract

An empirical study of 75 counties in a state found that social services are more available and accessible in urban versus rural counties, signaling a need for public policy addressing service allocation. The study also found a relationship between the accessibility of intensive family preservation services and reentry into foster care, a child welfare outcome. Implications for achieving outcomes affecting safety, permanence, and well-being of children are discussed.

Language: en