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A Comparative Evaluation of Preservice Training of Kinship and Nonkinship Foster/Adoptive Families.
Christenson, Brian.
McMurtry, Jerry.
Journal Article
Copyright
Published: March/April 2007
Child Welfare.
Vol. 86, No. 1
, p. 125-140
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In 2003, Idaho selected the Foster PRIDE/Adopt PRIDE preservice training and resource family development program. PRIDE participants (n=228) completed a pre and posttest survey based on the PRIDE training competencies in 2004-2005. Results indicate that PRIDE is an effective training and resource family development program. Providing and evaluating foster/adoptive parent preservice training programs can assist child welfare programs in making a positive difference in the lives of families and children involved in the child welfare system while increased cost-savings by retaining foster/adoptive families over time. (Author abstract)
Keywords:
foster care; kinship care; parent education; foster families; adoptive families; training