This paper presents findings from the baseline measurement of a longitudinal Dutch study
focusing on cultural matching, child and fostering factors associated with the success of …

This qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with twelve foster parents who took
care of unaccompanied refugee minors (URM; mainly Afghan boys aged 15 to 16 years old) …

Abstract The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 was developed with the goal of
increasing the safety, permanency, and well‐being of children involved in US child welfare …

Abstract Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) are at high risk for trauma and
maladaptive functioning. Although foster care is best suited to come forth to their needs …

This study examines the prevalence of placement breakdown in family foster care for
unaccompanied refugee minors (URM). Furthermore, it investigates which foster child, foster …

As scholars and practitioners, we need to invest more in understanding what makes a
successful foster care placement for children from Central America who are unaccompanied …

En las sociedades occidentales actuales, el paso de la infancia a la edad adulta se ha
retrasado y, en muchos casos, ha dejado de ser un proceso lineal. Una vez completada la …

This study examined multi-informant discrepancies (between child, carer, and guardian
perspectives) regarding placement success of 39 foster placements, as well as possible …

The transition to adulthood represents a challenge for the young population. This process
can be more difficult for young people with no family to rely on. The diversity of profiles of …

Each year, up to two thousand children in Norway are moved from their home to an
institution or foster care. Unstable placement is unfortunate because it, among other things …