Aims and Scope of Adoption & Fostering
Adoption & Fostering is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on adoption and foster care. It was established in 1977 and is published by Sage Publications on behalf of Coram BAAF. Miranda Davies is its Managing Editor. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1952 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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