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Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
An International Interdisciplinary Journal for Research, Policy and Care
Volume 5, 2010 - Issue sup1: Firelight Foundation Supplementary Issue
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Original Articles

Orphan competent communities: A framework for community analysis and action

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Pages 19-30 | Received 08 Jun 2009, Accepted 20 Aug 2009, Published online: 15 Jul 2010

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