RT Journal
T1 Take me home: Protecting america’s vulnerable children and families
JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
YR 2009
FD November 1
VO 163
IS 11
SP 1068
OP 1069
DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.200
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.200
AB 
Berrick argues there is thin evidence that prevention programs or family preservation services prevent child maltreatment or foster placements. She is concerned that widespread support for poorly researched or ineffective family support programs drains away valuable resources from children in foster care needing permanent families. Berrick asserts that