The vital few foster mothers

摘要: Abstract Many foster parents serve only briefly, and adopt few children. Anecdotal reports suggest that a small percentage of provide disproportionate amount care; however, we know virtually nothing about these parents. This study applied the Pareto Principle, also known as 80–20 rule or Vital Few, framework to conceptualize Using latent class analysis, two classes mothers were identified: one accounted for 21% other 79%. We refer former Few latter Useful Many. fostered 73% children — 10 times more than although fostering three longer. They adopted twice many while experiencing half yearly rate placement disruptions. less likely work outside home, had better parenting attitudes, stable home environments, time foster, professional support fostering, but from kin. Further, they competent on numerous psychosocial measures. Understanding characteristics resilient can inform recruitment retention efforts offer realistic expectations