Children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders present strong challenges to families and professionals who attempt to care for them at home. This longitudinal, exploratory study examines the placement-threatening crises experienced by nine Minnesota families during an 18-month period. The findings encourage critical reevaluation of placement-prevention programs, highlighting the importance of informal support systems, longstanding family supports, attitudes of professionals, and the role of medications.
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