Wightman M J
Family Service Association, Greater Elgin Area, IL.
Child Welfare. 1991 Nov-Dec;70(6):653-63.
This study explored the criteria for placement decisions concerning cocaine-exposed infants used by child protection workers in three suburban Chicago counties. Content analyses uncovered a complex decision-making process that demonstrated consistency across geographic regions. A number of primary factors influence decisions for in-home or out-of-home care for the infant, with the availability of support systems for the parents and infants a critical factor in deciding placement.
本研究探讨了芝加哥郊区三个县的儿童保护工作者在做出关于可卡因暴露婴儿安置决定时所采用的标准。内容分析揭示了一个复杂的决策过程，该过程在不同地理区域表现出一致性。一些主要因素影响着婴儿居家或院外护理的决策，而父母和婴儿支持系统的可用性是决定安置的关键因素。
