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The Attachment Of Children In Foster Care, Rosalba Espinoza, Sarah Lopez Ramirez Jan 2002

The Attachment Of Children In Foster Care, Rosalba Espinoza, Sarah Lopez Ramirez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the study was to examine the association between foster care children and the behaviors they exhibit particularly in attachment outcomes. The study was also an informative tool that addressed the impact of children with attachment issues currently in the foster care system. Examining the relationship between the two variables may be able to help parents and their children, by providing future resources necessary to both parties in case separation and loss occurs.


Social Support Among Emancipated Foster Youth, Nicole Anita Hart Jan 2002

Social Support Among Emancipated Foster Youth, Nicole Anita Hart

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not having social support serves as a tool of encouragement for youth to become skilled in areas preparing them for adulthood.


Play Therapy Techniques And Their Effectiveness With Angry Children In A School Setting, Lisa Marie Meyer, Nelly Edith Saucedo Jan 2002

Play Therapy Techniques And Their Effectiveness With Angry Children In A School Setting, Lisa Marie Meyer, Nelly Edith Saucedo

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to determine which play therapy techniques were most effective when applied to working with children who have angercontrol problems.


Identifying And Building On Strengths Of Children With Serious Emotional Disturbances, Michael Orval Taylor Jan 2002

Identifying And Building On Strengths Of Children With Serious Emotional Disturbances, Michael Orval Taylor

Dissertations and Theses

The aim of this study is to explore strengths assessments and the participation of parents in assessment of strengths and functioning of their children challenged by serious emotional disorders. The children in this study have a high level of exposure to mental illness, domestic violence and substance abuse in their biological families. These children are living with family members or foster families in the community, with the majority at continuing risk of placement outside of their homes and communities due to serious emotional and behavioral problems.

The research questions investigated are the concordance of families and professionals in assessment of …