Infants Investigated by the Child Welfare System: Exploring a Distinct Profile of Risks, Service Needs, and Referrals for Support in Ontario

Infants Investigated by the Child Welfare System: Exploring a Distinct Profile of Risks, Service Needs, and Referrals for Support in Ontario

The science of early childhood development underscores that maltreatment and other adversities experienced during infancy heightens the risk for poor developmental and socio-emotional outcomes. Referrals to supportive services by the child welfare system are particularly critical during infancy give...

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Main Authors: Joanne Filippelli, Barbara Fallon, Esme Fuller-Thomson, Nico Trocmé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
child welfare
infants
referral to services
child maltreatment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/7/8/101

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