➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
PA: The how and why behind Allegheny County’s campaign to move teens out of group homes
New Pittsburgh Courier – June 14, 2016
In Pennsylvania and nationwide, there?s a push to reduce the reliance on congregate care for youth. In group homes, they are deprived of a family setting, which can affect how they develop relationships and view family life. It also contributes to problems engaging at school.
http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2016/06/14/the-how-and-why-behind-allegheny-countys-campaign-to-move-teens-out-of-group-homes/