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British Journal of Social Work (2002) 32, 217-231
© 2002 British Association of Social Workers

Indicators for Placement in Foster Care

J. Strijker, Tj. Zandberg and B. F. van der Meulen

University of Groningen, Department of Special Education, Grote Rozenstraat, 38 9712 TJ Groningen, The Netherlands. j.strijker{at}ppsw.rug.nl

The Department of Orthopedagogics of the University of Groningen

Summary

In order to develop a typology of indicators for long-term treatment in foster care, a cluster analysis has been carried out on the items of a standardized questionnaire which is used by foster care centres in the province of Zuid-Holland. Two types of indication for placement have emerged from the present study. In combination with the foster child's age, these two types discriminate effectively between unsuccessful, prematurely terminated placements after eighteen months and continued placements. It is claimed that the employment of this procedure can effect a reduction in the number of unsuccessful, prematurely terminated placements.


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