Volunteers as resources in preparing foster adolescents for self-sufficiency.
Volunteers can be extremely valuable resources in a variety of ways in independent-living programs. This article summarizes current usage in many programs nationwide; details specific roles for volunteers, and where weaknesses lie; and specifies recommendations for strong volunteer programming.
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