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Predictors of reentry into the foster care system: comparison of children with and without previous removal experience
- Authors:
- JEDWAB Merav, SHAW Terry V.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 82, 2017, pp.177-184.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Foster care reunification is the most common permanency plan for children in care, but it can be a challenging and stressful process for both the child and birth family. In some cases, the family reunification is unsuccessful and requires removal of the child from the home and reentry into care. The current study focuses on two groups: children who have had no previous removal-foster care experience and those who have had previous removal experience. The aims of the present study are to: (1) examine the rate of reentry for children who have no previous removal-foster care experience versus those who have previous removal experience prior to the current episode; (2) measure the period between the time of the reunification and the time of reentry to care for both groups; and (3) identify risk and protective factors correlated with reentry for both groups. The study analyses secondary data through survival analysis. The sample includes 4642 children exiting from care to reunification between 2010 and 2013, who are followed for 18 months. The rate of reentry for children with previous removal experience was much higher (25% vs. 16%), and the time of highest risk for future reentry was shorter (4 vs. 6 months, after reunification) compared to children without removal experience. Several common risk factors were found for both groups. Child behaviour, reunification against agency recommendation, and siblings in care increased the odds of reentry. However, visitation of the family by a case worker post-reunification decreased the risk for reentry. Child welfare administrators and caseworkers should continue to work toward providing care and ensuring that the child and family are fully prepared for reunification. Programmes and post reunification services must be targeted and provided to children with previous removal experience. (Edited publisher abstract)
Family foster care: cross-national research perspectives
- Authors:
- MALUCCIO Anthony N., CANALI Cinzia, WECCHIATO Tiziano
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 87(4), October 2006, pp.491-495.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
This selective review presents selected findings of outcome research on family foster care services that have been conducted in Australia, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. It suggests directions for further study to improve the life chances for young people coming to the attention of the child welfare system. Especially needed is comparative cross-national research on the effectiveness of services for vulnerable groups in the child welfare population. Such research could contribute to the process of enhancing policies and practices in each country.
The world of foster care: an international sourcebook on foster family care systems
- Editors:
- COLTON Matthew, WILLIAMS Margaret
- Publisher:
- Arena
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 332p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Describes the role and structure of foster family care systems in 21 countries. Looks at: jurisdiction; history; origins; administration and organisation, foster children and parents; financial support for foster parents; problems and trends; role of the national foster parent organisation; and research.
Towards a foster caring society: final report of the 12th IFCO biennial international conference: Velthoven, the Netherlands, 16-24 July 2001
- Editors:
- PORTENGEN Riet, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- International Foster Care Organisation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 128p.
- Place of publication:
- The Hague
Shows forms of foster care from all over the world. Each social context in its own way gives meaning and implementation to foster care. To a child, living at ‘home’ is what really matters. But a home can be established in a variety of ways. American policy at the present time is based on community-based foster care arising from private initiatives by churches. In the Netherlands, it is possible for someone to be severely handicapped and live with his grandparents. A foster-caring society can only be achieved by international co-operation. A new age, new applications of possibilities for exchange, an increasing number of people that -either because they are forced to or of their own accord- move all over the world and are in need of shelter.
A child's right to veto in England and Wales: another welfare ploy?
- Authors:
- PIPER Christine, MIAKISHEV Artem
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Law Quarterly, 15(1), 2003, pp.57-69.
- Publisher:
- Jordan Publishing
In the context of the history of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, this article contrasts the approach of English legislation and case-law with the Family Code of the Russian Federation in relation to a child's right to veto decisions made about his future. The second part of the article looks at the findings of empirical research conducted in Russia and concludes that there is considerable merit in requiring the child's consent.
A comparative survey of specialist fostering in the UK and North America
- Author:
- HILL Malcolm
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption and Fostering, 17(2), Summer 1993, pp.17-22.
- Publisher:
- Sage
In the 1980s the development of specialist fostering in Britain showed that it could work for many types of children including teenagers with substantial difficulties. Presents the main findings of a survey which compares specialist fostering schemes in the UK and North America during 1992. Although the study included adult family placement schemes this paper refers to children and adolescents. In conclusion the survey showed that in comparison with their North American counterparts, UK schemes are more often part of public social services, have smaller budgets, tend to be less specific in approach and requirements, provide relatively more places for older adolescents and teenagers with disabilities , place children for shorter periods and have a some what higher breakdown rate. Questions around resourcing of specialist fostering in the UK were also prompted by the survey.
Carers of children: a comparative study of the practices of residential and foster carers
- Author:
- COLTON Matthew
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 6(1), Spring 1992, pp.25-37.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a survey of the management of daily and other recurrent social events, role activities of care givers, and methods used to control children, and concludes that care practice in special foster homes was significantly more child oriented than in children's homes.
Foster care for sexually abused children: a comparative study
- Authors:
- LIE Gwat-Yong, McMURRAY Steven L.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 15(1/2), 1991, pp.111-121.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Research report on outcomes of foster care placements showing that this could be useful for the children providing efforts were made to reunite them with their families.
Dimensions of foster and residential care practice
- Author:
- COLTON Matthew
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 29(5), September 1988, pp.5589-6OO.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a comparative study of indices of child management, community involvement and physical environment; discusses methodology and results.
The effects of perceived early childhood attachment and care status on young people’s eating behaviour
- Author:
- KELLY Aine Rose
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption and Fostering, 40(3), 2016, pp.234-246.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Research suggests a link between being in care and eating problems. The present study compared the eating behaviour of looked after young people and their non-looked after peers with a focus on the role of their perceived early childhood attachments. Looked after young people completed questionnaires about their perceived and unresolved attachment to their main caregiver during early childhood (aged 0 to 5), their level of picky eating and food disgust and the meanings they ascribed to food. They then nominated a non-looked after friend to complete the same measures. The results showed that looked after young people reported poorer scores on all aspects of early childhood attachments and were more likely to be ‘picky eaters’ and to find food disgusting. Further, they rated food as less embedded with meanings relating to sexuality, family life, a treat and social interaction. In addition, although care status independently predicted picky eating, food disgust and a belief that food was central to family life and social interaction, unresolved attachment was a better predictor of these variables. Unresolved attachment also significantly predicted a belief that food was a means to take control over one’s life. Being brought up in care is associated with eating problems and a less engaged approach to food. Poor attachment is a powerful explanation of this association. Carers and other professionals are key to the development of trusting relationships with looked after young people. Such secure attachments with carers and other professionals may enable looked after young people to foster a more positive relationship with food. (Publisher abstract)