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

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

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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John Orr is the co-founder and a university fellow with the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture.