Review
Everyday child welfare workers see children come into out-of-home care pr imarily because their families lack adequate housing. They see children remain in care because there is no home to come home to. Local children welfare agencies and public housing agencies have the resources to help these children and their families -- if they can work together. Providing safe, affordable housing to families can be an effective and inexpensive way to support family stabil ity and prevent unnecessary placement of children. Home Sweet Home can help child welfare agencies an d housing agencies build strong collaborations that improve services for families in both sy stems. It describes successful models for linking subsidized housing with supportive social services and br0-226-67082-1 $29. -- Midwest Book Review
