Prevention of child maltreatment: evaluation of a parent education program for teen mothers

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A parent education program for young, unmarried and mostly African American mothers in Virginia aimed at preventing child maltreatment among urban teen mothers was evaluated. The program was effective in minimizing child maltreatment, revealing positive outcomes. Trends showed delayed pregnancies, continuous schooling and increased enrollment in post-high school courses among the participants of the program.

Prevention, Education, Child abuse, Study and teaching, Unmarried mothers, African American teenage mothers

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Stress and coping: a comparison of self-report measures of funtioning in families of young children with cerebral palsy or no medical diagnosis

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The data collected from 87 mothers of children ages 15 to 44 months with cerebral palsy (CP) or no diagnosis were analyzed. The results suggested that the mothers of children with CP (severe or mild) reported higher levels of parenting stress than did mothers of controls.

Diagnosis, Pediatric diseases, Cerebral palsy

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Predictors of placement outcomes in treatment foster care: implications for foster parent selectopn and service delivery

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This article offers some techniques for successfully placing emotionally disturbed children in caring foster homes. Topics include parenting style, social support, and empowerment.

United States, Care and treatment, Methods, Training, Problem children, Foster home care, Foster children, Foster parents

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