Research Project
Mental Health Services for Foster Children
- Principal Investigator
- Leathers, Sonya J.
- Research Area(s)
- Research & Sponsored Projects
- Funding Source
- National Institute of Mental Health
Abstract
The goal of this project is to study innovative models of mental health service delivery in child welfare systems. An evidence-based intervention focused on improving children’s behavior in foster homes and at school was implemented through foster parent groups and in home visits in a large urban child welfare agency.