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Utilization of Adult Foster Care Services in the United States

Adult Residential Care Journal

Author: Lakin, K. C., Hayden, M. F., Hill, B. K., Bruininks, R. H.
Year: 1989
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

State-level data on adult family foster care are analyzed, & the status of data collection by public agencies is examined, focusing on 27 states with adult foster care programs served 30,156 adults. In addition to homes licensed by state social service agencies, 25 states reported adult family foster care programs operated by the state mental retardation/developmental disabilities agencies, 16 states reported programs operated by state mental health agencies, & 6 reported programs operated by state agencies on aging. Managerial aspects of programs are addressed, including training, case management, interagency cooperation, recruitment of providers, differential use of generic & specialized (categorical) adult foster homes, & trends in the use of adult foster care.

Further Details

Pages 145-159
Volume 3
Issue 3
Accession Number 20.5.03
Research Notes Electronic copy added 26/08/2013
Keywords North Americaoldercognitive

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