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From foster care to young adulthood: The role of independent living programs in supporting successful transitions

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  • Lemon, Kathy
  • Hines, Alice M.
  • Merdinger, Joan

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  • Lemon, Kathy & Hines, Alice M. & Merdinger, Joan, 2005. "From foster care to young adulthood: The role of independent living programs in supporting successful transitions," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 27(3), pages 251-270, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:27:y:2005:i:3:p:251-270
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