This literature review provides an overview of therapeutic care which aims to integrate mental health and child welfare theory, research and practice. Several national and international therapeutic care programs are discussed with a particular reference to the training required to support such models. A potential therapeutic foster care model based on a trauma and attachment focus is outlined alongside useful references for the reader.
Therapeutic Foster Care: Integrating mental health and child welfare to provide care for traumatised children
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