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Creating “Well-Functioning” Residential Care and Defining Its Place in a System of Care

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This article presents a model for understanding the elements and dynamics of a “well-functioning” residential group care resource based upon the study of 10 group care residences over a 14-month period. In addition, seven characteristics related to the differential use of foster care and residential care are presented. Finally, five key processes suggested as necessary for the creation of a system of care for young people are offered for consideration.

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  1. University of Victoria, P.O. Box 1700, STN CSC, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2, Canada

    James P. Anglin

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Anglin, J.P. Creating “Well-Functioning” Residential Care and Defining Its Place in a System of Care. Child & Youth Care Forum 33, 175–192 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:CCAR.0000029689.70611.0f

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