People abandoned as babies have questions about their life histories that are almost impossible to answer. Report on the support that is available to them.
People abandoned as babies have questions about their life histories that are almost impossible to answer. Report on the support that is available to them.
University of Lancaster. Centre for Child and Family Justice Research
Publication year:
2021
Pagination:
38
Place of publication:
Lancaster
This report explores the relationship between area-level rates of infants and children appearing in care proceedings in Wales and deprivation, unpacking the impact of the different domains of the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD). The study includes all children (N=7,381) who were subject to care proceedings in Wales between calendar years 2014 to 2018, differentiating between incidence...
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This report explores the relationship between area-level rates of infants and children appearing in care proceedings in Wales and deprivation, unpacking the impact of the different domains of the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD). The study includes all children (N=7,381) who were subject to care proceedings in Wales between calendar years 2014 to 2018, differentiating between incidence rates for infants (those less than one-year old) and older children. Key research findings include: infants are far more at risk of appearing in care proceedings in Wales than older children; infants and children living in areas characterised by high levels of socio-economic deprivation are at heightened risk of becoming subjects in care proceedings; the association between area deprivation and care proceedings holds for income, employment, health and educational deprivation, but not for community safety, housing and physical environment deprivation – these associations are much stronger for infants than for older children and over time, the strongest association between rates of care proceedings and deprivation is evident for employment; public law cases involving children cluster particularly in deprived fringe and urban areas of South Wales and some areas in North Wales, but far less in rural areas; a considerable part of the statistical association between incidence rates of children in care proceedings and deprivation is affected by outliers, a small number of areas with extremely high incidence rates of children, but we also see a very small number of areas showing high deprivation rates but lower incidence rates of children, which may reflect variations at the level of local policymaking; whilst this report is focused on deprivation and indicates that deprivation, especially the employment domain are important in explaining rates of care proceedings, other policy and practice factors will most likely play a part, but are beyond the scope of this study.
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Subject terms:
care proceedings, poverty, looked after children, children;
This qualitative study explores the educational experiences of looked after children and young people in one Scottish local authority. The preoccupations of government are academic achievement and school attendance, but these are not the prime concerns of the children, carers and professionals involved. Moreover, they can be both enhanced and restricted by the background characteristics and care
This qualitative study explores the educational experiences of looked after children and young people in one Scottish local authority. The preoccupations of government are academic achievement and school attendance, but these are not the prime concerns of the children, carers and professionals involved. Moreover, they can be both enhanced and restricted by the background characteristics and care situations of the young people and the responses of schools to their needs and behaviour. Five influential factors emerged from interviews and focus groups with professionals, carers and young people: behaviour; school attendance; carers as educators; friendships; and communication between home and school. Each of them is discussed with extended quotations that convey the voices of participants.
Subject terms:
educational performance, looked after children, children, young people;
Northern Ireland. Department of Health. Community Information Branch
Publication year:
2017
Pagination:
26
Place of publication:
Belfast
This bulletin details statistical information relating to children adopted from care in Northern Ireland during the year ending 31 March 2017, including a range of information about these children and their adopters, and durations between different stages in the adoption process. The bulletin is based on the Department of Health’s statistical return AD1 2016/17 1, collected from each...
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This bulletin details statistical information relating to children adopted from care in Northern Ireland during the year ending 31 March 2017, including a range of information about these children and their adopters, and durations between different stages in the adoption process. The bulletin is based on the Department of Health’s statistical return AD1 2016/17 1, collected from each of the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Key findings include: one hundred and twenty children were adopted from care during the year ending 31 March 2017, the highest number in recent years; the average age of children at the time of adoption was 4 years 5 months, the same as the previous year; from the child’s last entry into care, the average length of time for a child to be adopted in 2016/17 was 3 years. This was 1 month longer than in 2015/16; for children adopted in 2016/17, the average duration from the Trust LAC Best Interest Proposal to Adoption Order was 2 years 4 months, one month longer than in 2015/16; children adopted by Concurrent Carers were substantially younger at the time of adoption (2 years 8 months compared with the national average of 4 years and 5 months). They also had a shorter last duration in care (2 years 3 months compared with 3 years).
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Subject terms:
adopted children, adoption, looked after children, children;
Exiting and re-entering out-of-home care (OHC) is considered a disruption to permanence which may have long-lasting, negative consequences for children due to a lack of stability and continuity. Each year approximately one-third of children in OHC in England exit, but information is lacking on rates of re-entries and associated factors. Using national administrative data, the authors calculated...
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Exiting and re-entering out-of-home care (OHC) is considered a disruption to permanence which may have long-lasting, negative consequences for children due to a lack of stability and continuity. Each year approximately one-third of children in OHC in England exit, but information is lacking on rates of re-entries and associated factors. Using national administrative data, the authors calculated rates of re-entry among children exiting OHC from 2007 to 2012, identified key child and care factors associated with re-entry using Cox proportional hazards modelling, and developed a simple probability calculator to estimate which groups of children are most likely to re-enter OHC within three months. Between 2007 and 2012 re-entries to OHC in England decreased (from 23.3% to 14.4% within one year of exit, p < 0.001), possibly due to concurrent changes in the way children exited OHC. Overall, more than one-third of children exiting OHC in 2008 re-entered within five years (35.3%, N = 4076), but rates of re-entry varied by child and care characteristics including age, ethnicity, mode of exit, and placement stability. Based on these associated factors, the authros developed a calculator that can estimate the likelihood of rapid re-entry to OHC for a group of children and could be used by social care practitioners or service planners. The findings provide insight into which groups of children are most likely to re-enter OHC, who may benefit from additional support or ongoing monitoring.
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Subject terms:
looked after children, placement disruption, children, permanency planning;
Report of an inquiry into Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the UK. The report draws on written and oral evidence from parents and carers of children with FASD, organisations and professionals, including a private session with a group of parents, carers, and two people affected by FASD. Themes from the evidence are discussed in the following areas: pregnancy and alcohol, medical...
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Report of an inquiry into Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the UK. The report draws on written and oral evidence from parents and carers of children with FASD, organisations and professionals, including a private session with a group of parents, carers, and two people affected by FASD. Themes from the evidence are discussed in the following areas: pregnancy and alcohol, medical perspective, the impact on parents, carers and people with FASD; children in care or adopted who are affected by FASD; education; economic impact; the alcohol industry; and how the UK compares with other countries in terms of raising awareness and providing support. The report concludes that the UK is behind similarly-developed countries in implementing prevention guidelines and services to support people affected by FASD. The Inquiry also found that whilst more children are being diagnosed with FASD, there is still a major gap in appropriate support and advice post-diagnosis. Recommendations include: ensuring that comprehensive training is provided to social workers and other staff so they are fully aware of the issue of FASD; that adoption preparation clearly identifies the likelihood of adopting a child with FASD, what FASD is and how to adapt parenting strategies accordingly; and that post-adoption support is tailored to meet the needs of children with FASD and their parents.
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Subject terms:
foetal alcohol syndrome, adoption, children, looked after children;
Child and Youth Care Forum, 43(1), 2014, pp.83-96.
Publisher:
Springer
Background: A high prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure has been reported among children in care and thus, the risk of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in this population is high.
Objective: The purpose of the current study was to estimate the number of children (0–18 years) in care with FASD and to determine the associated cost by age group, gender, and province/territory in Canada...
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Background: A high prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure has been reported among children in care and thus, the risk of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in this population is high.
Objective: The purpose of the current study was to estimate the number of children (0–18 years) in care with FASD and to determine the associated cost by age group, gender, and province/territory in Canada in 2011.
Methods: The prevalence of children in care by province/territory was obtained from the Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal, and the number of children in care with FASD for each province/territory was estimated from available epidemiological studies. In order to calculate the total cost per province/territory, the cost per individual per day, by age group, was applied to the respective number of children in care with FASD.
Results: The estimated number of children in care with FASD ranged from 2,225 to 7,620, with an annual cost of care ranging from 57.9to198.3 million Canadian dollars (CND). The highest overall cost (29.5to101.1 million CND) was for 11–15 year-olds.
Conclusion: The study findings can be used to demonstrate the substantial economic burden that FASD places on the child welfare system. Attention towards the needs of this population and prevention efforts to reduce FASD incidence in Canada, and other countries are urgently needed.
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Subject terms:
children, foetal alcohol syndrome, looked after children, young people;
This consultation seeks the views of Local Authorities, representative bodies and other interested parties on the content of the statutory guidance 'Children Who Run Away and Go Missing from Home or Care' which was originally published in July 2009. The guidance needs to be updated to reflect: 1) widespread concerns about children in care being sexually exploited; 2) changes in policy
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This consultation seeks the views of Local Authorities, representative bodies and other interested parties on the content of the statutory guidance 'Children Who Run Away and Go Missing from Home or Care' which was originally published in July 2009. The guidance needs to be updated to reflect: 1) widespread concerns about children in care being sexually exploited; 2) changes in policy, such as the requirement of national indicator 71 which no longer applies; and 3) recent changes in statutory guidance (Care planning and Working Together). The deadline for responses is 17 September 2013.
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Subject terms:
runaways, children, looked after children, vulnerable children;
Children and Youth Services Review, 32(7), July 2010, pp.965-973.
Publisher:
Elsevier
Paediatric bipolar disorder has emerged as a new diagnosis for children in the last decade. This article discusses the high risk of mental health problems and use of psychotropic medicines for children in care and argues that paediatric bipolar disorder is a particular relevant issue for the child welfare system. The article considers the case for delaying pharmacological intervention...
Paediatric bipolar disorder has emerged as a new diagnosis for children in the last decade. This article discusses the high risk of mental health problems and use of psychotropic medicines for children in care and argues that paediatric bipolar disorder is a particular relevant issue for the child welfare system. The article considers the case for delaying pharmacological intervention for treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly among young children. Evidence against the kindling hypothesis, the basis of the case for early pharmacological treatment of bipolar disorder, is reviewed. The implications of the controversy over paediatric bipolar and medications for small children are discussed with particular consideration given to children in state care.
Subject terms:
medication, looked after children, bipolar disorder, children;
This booklet is for children aged 8-12 who are looked after in foster care or residential care. It has been produced to help children understand what rules and arrangements need to be followed when you go on a sleepover.
This booklet is for children aged 8-12 who are looked after in foster care or residential care. It has been produced to help children understand what rules and arrangements need to be followed when you go on a sleepover.