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Developed by ACF, this checklist is not a diagnostic tool. Rather, it offers a structured opportunity for reflection, helping carers identify early signs of emotional fatigue, disconnection, or compassion stress so that support can be sought before relationships become further strained.
Early intervention is important to ensure children living in care get access to the best evidence-based mental health treatment before reaching crisis point. This blog shares new findings that suggest current UK practice may not be sufficient for identifying children in care struggling with their mental health – and we suggest what might help improve things.
This resource provides information about trauma- and violence-informed practice (TVIP); an approach which expands upon trauma informed practice.
This study investigated whether disadvantage patterns after childhood adversity differ by gender and educational level, using out-of-home care as proxy for early adversity.
This paper is the first to identify factors enabling a smooth and positive transition from OOHC as described in empirical grey literature from Australian and international sources.
provides an overview of the ACCO child protection and OOHC sector landscape as it relates to service delivery, workforce, governance and community and client needs.
This study aimed to explore the experiences of mothers with OHC experience as they transition from OHC to independent living.
This three-hour, fee-based course offers an in-depth exploration of how children and young people disclose sexual abuse, the challenges they face, and best practices for responding with compassion and competence.
This guide is designed for anyone working in child protection, policy, practice, education, healthcare, research, justice or communications. It provides victim and survivor-informed language and definitions that are respectful, inclusive and trauma-informed.
