Foster Care Research in Germany: A Critical Review

Abstract

Foster care research literature is dominated by studies from North America, the UK, Australia and Scandinavia. However, there is growing research activity in many other countries, the findings from which need to be incorporated into the international body of knowledge. In this article by Klaus Wolf, eight studies of foster care in Germany are discussed, looking at their aims, methods and conclusions. A model that aids the comparison of studies and identifies common findings is described.