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Predicting placement in foster care: a comparision of logistic regression and neural network analysis
- Authors:
- MCDONALD Thomas P., POERTNER John, HARRIS Gardenia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 28(2), 2001, pp.1-20.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This American study explores the use of neural network analysis as an alternative to logistice regression to repict which children with a founded child abuse or neglect report will be subsequently placed in foster care. Results found that although the two techniques were found to obtain similar results, neural network analysis provided unique capabilities in analysing and displaying interactions in predictor variables that may make it more useful for data mining.
More than an address: a good practice guide to remand foster care
- Authors:
- GILL Peter, FRY Ena
- Publisher:
- National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Good support and guidance are crucial in helping young people on remand go on to lead law abiding lives. This good practice guide looks at the role remand foster carers play in building more positive futures. It sets out a framework to ensure that remand foster carers are regarded as genuine partners in local remand services.
National survey of independent fostering agencies
- Authors:
- SELLICK Clive, CONNOLLY Jo
- Publisher:
- University of East Anglia. Centre for Research on the Child and Family
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 37p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
This report summarises the work and findings of a study of independent fostering agencies (IFAs) in mainland Britain. The survey arose as a result of the significant growth in the IFA sector.
Second time around: a survey of grandparents raising their grandchildren
- Author:
- RICHARDS Alison
- Publisher:
- Family Rights Group
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 108p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes a survey of 180 grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. It describes the circumstances in which they have taken on the caring role, and explores what has and hasn't worked for them as carers. The report draws together a list of messages arising out of the survey and makes recommendations for changes to law and practice.
Why not buy a cow?
- Author:
- BAMFORD Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, December 2001, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Reports on progress in Belarus as the country learns how to adapt to foster caring.
Nutmeg gets adopted
- Author:
- FOXON Judith
- Publisher:
- British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 28p.,with practice guidelines.
- Place of publication:
- London
An illustrated story designed to help children separated from their birth parents to explore and understand some of the painful memories associated with their early life. Designed to be read to or with children by their social worker, their current carers or adoptive parents, it tells the story of three squirrels who are moved into a foster family and then to a new mum and dad who adopt them. Also includes practice guidelines.
An inspiration
- Author:
- GARRETT Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.11.01, 2001, p.34.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reflects on the life of Anne van Meeuwen, an influential figure in child care.
Private fostering: a cause for concern
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 7p.,list of orgs.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Booklet outlining causes for concern around private fostering, detailing the rules governing private fostering, outlining the responsibilities of agencies, and providing information on how private foster carers can get support.
Children speak out in favour of residential care
- Author:
- LAURENT Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 31.5.01, 2001, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As part of the solution to the perceived failure of children's homes, the government and some children' charities have been pushing adoption and fostering as a solution. However, a new report suggests that many children prefer residential homes to foster placements.
The tyranny of independent living
- Author:
- WARD Trish
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Now: the Practice Journal of Child, Youth and Family, 18, April 2001, pp.19-27.
- Publisher:
- Child, Youth and Family (Department of Child, Youth and Family Services, Te Tari Awhina I te Tamaiti, te Rangatahi, tae atu ki te Whanau)
This second part of a 2-part article (the first appeared in No.17, December 2000) discusses the practice and policy implications of a study of foster care adolescents approaching mandatory discharge from custody at 17 in New Zealand. Covers readiness and preparation and the state as parent and makes legislative, organisational and therapeutic practice recommendations.