A Positive Youth Development Approach to Improving Mental Health Outcomes for Maltreated Children in Foster Care: Replication and Extension of an RCT of the Fostering Healthy Futures Program.
Highlights: Fostering Healthy Futures (FHF) is a preventive intervention for preadolescent youth in foster care.95% of those offered FHF started the program, 92% completed it, and there was over 85% attendance.FHF reduced mental health symptoms, especially trauma, and mental health service utilizati...
| Publicado en: | American Journal of Community Psychology Vol. 64; no. 3/4; pp. 405 - 418 |
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