Objective: Foster family care is associated with adverse short-and long-term consequences
for the child. A systematic review was conducted on interventions for foster children and …

In this paper we examine the longer term outcomes of young people who experienced out of
home care (OHC) as children, in Britain, Germany and Finland, countries characterised by …

Background The adverse life-long consequences of being looked-after as a child are well
recognised, but follow-up periods for mortality risk have mostly ended in young adulthood …

Background While individuals who were separated from their biological family and placed
into the care of the state during childhood (out-of-home care) are more prone to developing …

We are delighted to present the first Routledge Handbook of Socio-Legal Theory and
Methods, a collection that showcases the breadth of work animating contemporary socio …

When a child is removed from their home and placed in foster care, society takes over the
responsibility for that child's well-being and development. Failure to provide a child with a …

Cumulative incidence provides a more accurate indicator than annual incidence rates of the
number of children who experience out-of-home care during childhood. The study utilises a …

Background Maternal substance use is considered a significant risk for child maltreatment
and neglect, and thus, a common feature in care proceedings (Family Courts). It is important …

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 …

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 …