Foster homes research project records, 1967-1973.

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Foster homes research project records, 1967-1973.

Records of a research project designed to test the value of information obtained in interviews with prospective foster parents in predicting their success in caring for foster children. The series contains the administrative records of the project, including proposals, correspondence, and reports. The bulk of the records contain case files on foster families, including interview transcripts.

18.2 c.f. (46 archives boxes); plus18.5 c.f. of additions.

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Wisconsin. Division of Family Services

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Created in 1967 within the new Department of Health and Social Services (WIHV85-A674), the Division of Family Services continued the programs formerly administered by the State Department of Public Welfare's (WIHV85-A488) Division for Children and Youth (WIHV85-A487) and Division of Public Assistance (WIHV85-A489). With reorganization of the department in 1977, the Division was abolished and its functions split between the Division of Community Services (WIHV85-A282) and the Divisio...