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Fostering and the Retarded …

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 February 2024

Susan Booth
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Foster care has long been overlooked as a viable alternative in the range of services to the retarded child and his family.

At a time when a number of agencies are planning developments into this area, this article discusses some of the underlying principles and conditions for a successful programme.

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Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 1 , Issue 1 , February 1976 , pp. 24 - 26
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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