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Savvy Decision Making
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Copyright
- Copyright © by SAGE Publications
- ISSN
- 1473-3250
- eISSN
- 1741-3117
- DOI
- 10.1177/1473325006067365
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Abstract
This qualitative study examined motivation, support, and retention of foster parentsin a child welfare agency in nine Canadian counties. Data from nine foster parentfocus groups (54 participants) were categorized into themes for four structuredquestions. Results showed that the most frequent motivations for being fosterparents were intrinsic, altruistic motivators of wanting to make a difference inchildren's lives and a desire to have children in the home. The mostimportant supports and deficits in support from their agencies were emotionalsupport, trust and good communication with workers, respect for fosterparents' abilities and opinions, and being considered part of thechild-care team. Strategies to increase retention of foster parents includedimproving supports for fostering, providing accurate information about the fosterchild, and introducing foster parents to the role gradually.
Journal
Qualitative Social Work: Research and Practice – SAGE
Published: Sep 1, 2006