Decades of research assert that the ideal place for a child to be raised is within the context of a loving, nurturing family. Family should always be our first priority when considering placement. However, in certain situations, high-quality, family-like, small-group care may be the best option to help children thrive.
This booklet addresses key questions of: How do we identify the children who will be best served by small group care? How do we ensure children who are better served in another setting receive those placements? How do we set up group care to lead to successful outcomes?
