摘要：This study used secondary data of the llinois Subsidized Guardianship Waiver Demonstration,Chicago Public Schools and administrative data of the llinois Department of Child and Family Services. Multiple regression analysis was the main statistical method. Results revealed a positive efect of foster parents' expectations on educational achievement of foster children without disabilities. Among types of educational involverment,'direct educational activities' showed a positive effect on math and 'supervision reported by children' showed a positive effect on reading achievement. Among indices of the quality of relationship: the presence of kinship ties,permanence achievement,and level of affection between foster parents and children,only level of affection had a significant positive association with both math and reading achievement..
关键词：foster care; foster children; educational achievement of foster children; educational involvement of foster parents
