Kinship care connection: A school-based intervention for kinship caregivers and the children in their care

Description:

A study of the Kinship Care Connection (KCC), a school-based intervention designed to improve child self esteem and mediate caregiver burden for kinship care families through parent support groups and case management services, and child tutoring, mentoring, and counseling

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Strozier Anne; McGrew LaSandra; Krisman Kerry; Smith Aaron

Publisher(s):

Elsevier Science (Firm)

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

2005

Source:

Children and Youth Services Review, 27(9), 1011-1029

Journal Title:

Children and Youth Services Review

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

1011-1029

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.2. Interventions/Curricula > 6.2.7. Social & Emotional

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.2. Interventions/Curricula > 6.2.6. Children with Special Needs

4. Child Care & Early Education Providers/Organizations > 4.1. Provider Type/Setting > 4.1.3. Family, Friend, & Neighbor (Informal)

ISSN:

0190-7409

Paper

1873-7765

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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