Mixed Methods Evaluation of Two Georgia College Campus Support Programs for Students with Experience in Foster Care.
A large and growing number of colleges and universities have invested in the development of campus support programs (CSPs) that specifically aim to support students with experience in foster care (SEFC). However, the evidence base for CSPs remains quite limited. The current study seeks to contribute...
| Publicado en: | Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 197 - 219 |
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