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Original Articles

Conceptualizing a Mobile App for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood: A Mixed-Method Approach

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Pages 145-170 | Received 28 Aug 2015, Accepted 12 Oct 2015, Published online: 06 May 2016

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