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Help seeking among adolescents in foster care: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Emily M., MENNA Rosanne
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 76, 2017, pp.92-99.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Adolescents in foster care are at high risk for mental health and emotional problems, however many do not receive needed services. The objective of this qualitative study was to examine the subjective experiences and perceptions related to mental health and help seeking of adolescents in care. Seven individuals aged 16–20 completed in-depth semi-structured interviews, which were coded following a grounded theory approach. Identified concepts or themes were related to level of need (i.e., stressful situations related to school, family, and foster care); predisposing and enabling factors (e.g., attitudes toward help seeking, previous help seeking, and awareness of sources); seeking help (i.e., a preference to talk to others with shared experiences); and stages of help seeking (i.e., problem recognition; recognition of need for help; evaluation of appropriate sources of help; and seeking help). Findings address gaps in the literature, and suggest targets for intervention. (Publisher abstract)
Understanding looked after children: an introduction to psychology for foster care
- Authors:
- GUISHARD-PINE Jeune, McCALL Suzanne, HAMILTON Lloyd
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Understanding Looked After Children is an accessible guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children. The authors provide foster carers with an insight into the psychological issues experienced by children in the care system, and the impact of these issues on the foster family. Chapters cover cultural, social and legal structures associated with foster care and both the relevant child psychology theory and examples drawn from real-life situations. The authors give advice on how to address common psychological issues in collaboration with multi-agency professionals, as well as how to access to statutory services. They also explain the possible impact of assessments on foster children and the causes and management of foster carers' own feelings of frustration, anger or disappointment with social and mental health services or the placement itself. Chapters are complemented by case studies, and the book includes a helpful glossary to common terminology. Understanding Looked After Children is essential reading for registered foster carers and those considering fostering, as well as adoptive parents, and a useful reference for trainee and experienced practitioners in the care system, including social workers, psychologists, counsellors, teachers and others looking after vulnerable children.
Racial/ethnic disparities in mental health service use for older foster youth and foster care alumni
- Author:
- VILLAGRANA Margarita
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 34(5), 2017, pp.419-429.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Studies have shown that foster care alumni have disproportionally high rates of poor mental health outcomes compared to the general population. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in mental health service use for Latino, African American, and White youth while in foster care and upon exit from the foster care system. Secondary data were used to identify youth 1 year prior to exiting the foster care system (N = 934) and 1 year after exit from the foster care system (N = 433). Racial/ethnic disparities in mental health service use upon exit from the foster care system were found, with Latino youth using the least amount of services after foster care exit. Racial/ethnic service disparities in type of services used were also found. Findings suggest that a lack of support (e.g., mandatory or voluntary) may be significant in overcoming challenges in the continuation or disruption of services. (Publisher abstract)
Health and mental health services for children in foster care: the central role of foster parents
- Authors:
- MAYERS Eileen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Welfare Journal, 85(1), January 2006, pp.33-57.
- Publisher:
- Child Welfare League of America
This article reports on the results from a national American study on the developmental, health and mental health care needs of children in foster care that also include foster parents' perspectives and observations. Their role in improving child well being is explained and recommendations for policy, practice and advocacy also are included.
Does poor school performance cause later psychosocial problems among children in foster care? evidence from national longitudinal registry data
- Authors:
- FORSMAN Hilma, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 57, 2016, pp.61-71.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Research has shown that children in foster care are a high-risk group for adverse economic, social and health related outcomes in young adulthood. Children's poor school performance has been identified as a major risk factor for these poor later life outcomes. Aiming to support the design of effective intervention strategies, this study examines the hypothesised causal effect of foster children's poor school performance on subsequent psychosocial problems, here conceptualised as economic hardship, illicit drug use, and mental health problems, in young adulthood. Using the potential outcomes approach, longitudinal register data on more than 7500 Swedish foster children born 1973–1978 were analysed by means of doubly robust treatment-effect estimators. The results show that poor school performance has a negative impact on later psychosocial problems net of observed background attributes and potential selection on unobservables, suggesting that the estimated effects allow for causal interpretations. Promotion of school performance may thus be a viable intervention path for policymakers and practitioners interested in improving foster children's overall life chances. (Edited publisher abstract)
Fostering links
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.4.02, 2002, p.42.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Many looked-after children have mental health problems that make life highly challenging for foster carers. The author reports on in Lincolnshire a service has been set up to ensure that carers never feel isolated.
Rethinking the process of specialist assessments for looked after children
- Author:
- HINDLE Debbie
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption and Fostering, 25(3), Autumn 2001, pp.29-38.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The direct work integral to making assessments of looked after children is usually complex and may well require referral to specialist services. Explores some key factors in facilitating such specialist assessments in the context of child and adolescent mental health services. Among issues highlighted are: the importance of understanding the context of the request for an assessment; the need for thorough and sensitive preparation before each session, including the presence of a supportive carer; and the need for continuity and consistency throughout the assessment process. A case example, taken from a wider study of siblings in foster care, is used to illustrate the discussion.
The mental health needs of looked after children
- Authors:
- RICHARDSON Joanna, JOUGHIN Carol
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 143p., list of orgs.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Developed for professionals working with and caring for children and young people in care. Aims to help carers and professionals identify and understand the mental health problems and social issues that may exist for these children; emphasises the importance of prevention; and aims to improve understanding of current developments in child and adolescent mental health services, specifically joint working between health and social services.
Mental health services for children in out-of-home care
- Authors:
- SCHNEIDERMAN Mel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Welfare Journal, 77(1), January 1998, pp.29-40.
- Publisher:
- Child Welfare League of America
This article documents the risk factors and high incidence of psychopathology among children in out-of-home placements. A framework and guiding principles for mental health service delivery are described in care and the child welfare goal of permanency.
Problems in educating abused and neglected children with disabilities
- Author:
- WEINBERG Lois A.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 21(9), September 1997, pp.889-905.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article considers the theory that the reason the special education needs of abused or neglected children in foster care are not being met appropriately is that the services provided to them revolve around their need for protection. Concludes that in those instances where the child welfare agency did not take into account a child's educational needs when placing the child, but simply considered the appropriateness of the living situation to protect and care for the child, then the thesis appears to be borne out. However, some dysfunctions appear to be part of a routine lack of compliance with certain areas of special education law, and would seem to affect any child with similar disabilities and educational needs in the offending school districts.