Relative caregiving. An effective option for permanency.
Children affected by HIV/AIDS are at high risk for multiple placements as the adults in their lives are often too incapacitated to provide stable, consistent care for them. This article provides a historical overview of child caregiving, describes the complex needs of HIV/AIDS affected children and their relative caregivers, usually grandparents, and suggests that with necessary supports, placement with relatives can be a thoughtful, realistic option for permanency.
Adnopoz
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Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Jean.Adnopoz@Yale.edu
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002655:Child Custody / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000523:psychology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007872:Legal Guardians; D008297:Male; D008426:Maternal Deprivation; D008875:Middle Aged; D010333:Paternal Deprivation; D010553:Personality Development