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Cost effectiveness of a school readiness intervention for foster children

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  • Lynch, Frances L.
  • Dickerson, John F.
  • Pears, Katherine C.
  • Fisher, Philip A.

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Many young children in foster care suffer from emotional and behavior problems due to neglect and abuse. These problems can lead to difficulties in school, and functioning in school is linked to long-term health and development. Early intervention to reduce emotional and behavioral issues can help children successfully transition to school, which can improve long-term outcomes. However, communities need information on relative costs and benefits associated with programs to make informed choices. The objective of this study was to assess cost effectiveness, over 12months, of the Kids in Transition to School (KITS) intervention compared to usual services available to children in a foster care control group (FCC).

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  • Lynch, Frances L. & Dickerson, John F. & Pears, Katherine C. & Fisher, Philip A., 2017. "Cost effectiveness of a school readiness intervention for foster children," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 81(C), pages 63-71.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:81:y:2017:i:c:p:63-71
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.07.011
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