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Faith-Based Adoptive/Foster Services: Faith Communities' Roles in Child Welfare

March 17, 2004 3:06 PM

Written by John Orr and Grace Roberts Dyrness, this publication offers a global scan of the historical involvement of faith communities in child welfare services. It describes recent trends and leadership programs, and concludes with recommendations.

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