Processes and outcomes in family foster care: A selective North-American review

Abstract

The author begins by discussing the central objectives of family foster care for children and youths in the USA: providing safety and protection from further harm, enhancing child well-being, and promoting permanency in a family setting. He then examines recent investigations of the processes and outcomes of foster care, concluding that especially required is further research on outcomes. The findings would help refine family foster care programs and delineate key service components for meeting the diverse needs of children and their families.