Evolution of Adult Foster Care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11344367 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John M McCoin (Western Michigan University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1985 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 1985-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0191-5096 • E-ISSN: 0191-5096 |
| Publisher | WMU Department of Occupational Therapy (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.15453/0191-5096.1709 |
| OpenAlex | W115050164 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 5 |
Adult Foster Care evolved under the influence of the Catholic Church and dates to about 600 A.D. Gradually, it has been brought under the influence of the State. In 1979-80, the author surveyed 49 states and determined that 34 states had formal regulation, currently, Adult Foster Care is cost effective and reasonably humane. The future appears to have considerable promise and the need for AFC is proliferating. The purpose of this article is to trace the development of Adult Foster Care from its inception to the present, the numerous relevant variables which have impacted upon its evolution, discuss relevant theoretical concepts, and to make some recommendations for future research. It is hoped that this article will assist in the development of an enhanced appreciation and comprehension of an ancient stepchild of the Social Work profession and larger society. Although a considerable
Foster care · Political science · Sociology · State (computer science · Child Welfare and Adoption · Computer Science · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Law
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,06 |
| Citation span | 1993 - 2000 (8) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |