Why foster parents continue and cease to Foster

摘要: This study addressed the following question : what factors thought likely to influence license status of foster family homes predict continuing and ceasing ? was conducted in eight urban counties a large Midwestern State. Using logistic regression, 13 variable model developed. The with odds ratios that predicted greater likelihood closed were when mother is white, respondent wanting adopt but being unable do so, concern about agency red tape, disagreement statement social workers reached out parents, respondents not having care as an income source. Factors active named abuse neglect allegation, seeing children sent back bad situation, enough money/small clothing allowance, significant personal loss member, unclear clear expected too little time get other things done