| Abstract: | This article reports results of research on characteristics of black foster parents and their relationship with child welfare agencies. The data come from the 1980 Survey of Foster Parents in Eight States, conducted by Westat, Inc., and are analyzed using bivariate and multivariate techniques. White foster parents are included for purposes of comparison. Major findings are that black foster parents differ from white foster parents in demographic characteristics, are somewhat more likely to care for children of relatives, and have somewhat more problematic relationships with child welfare and collateral agencies. |
