Foster families' functioning, experiences and views: Variations by race

This study investigated the demographic characteristics of non-kin foster p arents, the quality of their family functioning, their experiences with ser vice systems, the sources of support they used, and other factors related t o providing foster care. Differences by race, African-American and Caucasia n, were explored for all variables. More similarities than differences were found. The results were compared to what is known from other studies and d escriptions of African-American families in general. Practice implications are suggested.