Effects of Foster Care

Running head: Children removed from their home

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Beginnings: The Effects of foster care and incidents of aggression in children removed from their home by Child Protective services

 

Melvin L. Prince

University of Houston-Victoria

Abstract

The Purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between multiple placements and the amount of aggressive behavior incidents. Subjects will include male and female children, ranging in age from 5 years old to 12 years old that have been placed in a minimum of three settings. Descriptive statistics, including the number of aggressive incidents, as well as the number of placements will be used to describe the research sample. The Pearson correlation coefficient will be used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. It is expected that findings will support the hypothesis that the number of aggressive incidents would decrease in number based on the placement setting the child receives, whether foster care or a relative placement.

New Beginnings: The Effects of foster care and incidents of aggression in children removed from their home by Child Protective services
      Although it’s a sensitive topic for most people, it’s necessary to review in detail the effects of Child Protective Services, (CPS), and removing children from their home. The children in these situations are usually young and extremely fragile and emotionally unstable due to the type of abuse they have encountered. The significance of this research project is to gain a deeper insight on the lasting effects of children being removed from their home and put in foster care and the number of incidents of aggression they have. In doing so, the individuals involved in such cases can learn ways to help aide in the transition of these children with fewer negative incidents.
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