African American children who have experienced homelessness : risk, vulnerability, and resiliance / Nancy C. Compton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Compton, Nancy C., 1957-

Series:

Children of poverty

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homeless children--United States--Psychology.

Homeless children.

African American children--Psychology.

African American children.

Homeless children--Services for--United States.

Homeless children--Services for.

Psychology.

United States.

Physical Description:

xv, 184 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Garland Pub., 1998.

Summary:

"African American Children" examines social, health, and interpersonal factors as they relate to cognitive and psychological functioning in a sample of formerly homeless African American children ages three to six. Using an ecological model, the interplay between individual, family, and environmental factors is emphasized. Implications for social policy based on the significant findings of this study include early intervention and prevention programs to assist low-income mothers with psychological support, early prenatal care, drug treatment, and services to escape and recover from domestic violence. Tables. Bibliography. Appendices. Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-171) and index.

ISBN:

0815332327

OCLC:

39787476