Caring for foster infants: A scoping review of literature

Date

2018

Authors

Marcellus, Lenora

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

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Publisher

Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization

Abstract

Some children in foster care are infants. The experience of foster care for infants is known as a risk factor for development. Infants also have the greatest capacity for overcoming early challenges.

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Keywords

infant, foster care, out-of-home care, substance exposure, program evaluation, intervention, program, evidence-based practice, best practices, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)

Citation

Marcellus, L., Shaw, L., MacKinnon, K., & Gordon, C. (2018). Caring for foster infants: A scoping review of literature. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria.