title: Parenting for foster parents.
abstract: A parenting course for foster parents was described with a follow-up evaluation utilized to determine its effectiveness. The content of this broad-based course included learning theory, principles and techniques, communication skills, methods of conflict resolution, developmental considerations, and information about community services. Results of the evaluation suggested that most of the participants had found the course helpful and were using the knowledge acquired.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000193:education; D002668:Child Rearing; D003376:Counseling / Q000193:education; D004496:Education, Continuing; D005260:Female; D005581:Foster Home Care; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D013663:Teaching