title: A comparative evaluation of preservice training of kinship and nonkinship foster/adoptive families.
abstract: In 2003, Idaho selected the Foster PRIDE/ Adopt PRIDE preservice training and resource family development program. PRIDE participants (n = 228) completed a pre and posttest survey based on the PRIDE training competencies in 2004-2005. Results indicate that PRIDE is an effective training and resource family development program. Providing and evaluating foster/ adoptive parent preservice training programs can assist child welfare programs in making a positive difference in the lives of families and children involved in the child welfare system while increased cost-savings by retaining foster/adoptive families over time.
authors.affiliation: Lewis-Clark State College, Social Work Program, Lewiston, Idaho 83501, USA. blchristenson@lcsc.edu
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Christenson
authors.forename: Jerry
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McMurtry
mesh_terms: D000300:Adoption; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003625:Data Collection; D004493:Education; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007061:Idaho; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011361:Professional Competence; D015397:Program Evaluation