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[Aron Shlonsky <as2156@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John Orme and colleagues  have looked at this.  I think there are a few 
other papers they've produced using the same or similar data...

A comparison of family foster parents who quit, consider quitting, and 
plan to continue fostering
The Social Service Review ; Chicago; Mar 2001; Kathryn W Rhodes;John G 
Orme;Cheryl Buehler;

Good luck,

Aron

Gordon Elliott wrote:

>      We were thinking and THAT can be dangerous....is there anything 
> out there which says why Foster Parents continue to be Foster Parents, 
> considering the stresses, bad placements, etc they experience??  What 
> characteristics would an agency/organization have or need to have , 
> which would "encourage" retention of Foster Parents??  Would 
> Certification of FP's work??  Would extra training beyond required 
> work?? Would offering an Assoc Arts degree work??  I there anything 
> about FP characteristics which might develop a better foster care 
> experience for their Foster Children?? What do they need personally to 
> provide the best care??  I know this may be a bunch to ask, but we 
> hope to learn what the literature says about these topics and maybe 
> add to it!!    Thanks ,  Gordon