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Educational and employment outcomes of adults formerly placed in foster care: Results from the Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study

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  • Pecora, Peter J.
  • Kessler, Ronald C.
  • O'Brien, Kirk
  • White, Catherine Roller
  • Williams, Jason
  • Hiripi, Eva
  • English, Diana
  • White, James
  • Herrick, Mary Anne

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  • Pecora, Peter J. & Kessler, Ronald C. & O'Brien, Kirk & White, Catherine Roller & Williams, Jason & Hiripi, Eva & English, Diana & White, James & Herrick, Mary Anne, 2006. "Educational and employment outcomes of adults formerly placed in foster care: Results from the Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 28(12), pages 1459-1481, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:28:y:2006:i:12:p:1459-1481
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