From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
This Australian Social Work systematic review found limited evidence on interventions for improving health and psychosocial outcomes of youth in residential care globally. Promising approaches include Cognitive Behavior Treatment and Healthy Eating Active Living, highlighting the need for rigorous evaluation to enhance effectiveness.
In November 2020, Victoria's Labour Government extended out-of-home care until age 21, starting January 2021. This policy, inspired by the Home Stretch campaign, reflects decades of advocacy by service providers and care-experienced youth.
This Children and Youth Services Review meta-analysis explored pathways from care to education and employment, finding higher odds of employment for girls with high school diplomas. Placement stability correlated positively with diploma attainment but showed no consistent effects on employment, race, or mentoring.
This article from Children and Youth Services Review synthesised ten meta-analyses on foster care placement instability (1990-2017), identifying factors like child behavioral problems, kinship care, and parenting quality as significant. Actions are advised for intervention improvements.
This webinar from Anglicare (Loddon) share insights into the Care Hub – where multiple agencies provide wrap-around support for young people and families who are coming into contact with the care system for the first time
This webinar addresses a challenging area of practice: when FASD is a contributing factor in a young person’s violence toward parents/carers. Featuring: Professor Anita Gibbs, (University of Otago, NZ)
This report describes the core care conditions that young children, their parents / caregivers and their families need to flourish. Core care conditions are the key features of the social and physical environments in which young children and their families live that are important for optimal development and functioning.
This guide outlines information to support professionals to develop a shared understanding of family violence, the MARAM Framework, and the Information Sharing Schemes.
This webinar addresses a challenging area of practice: when FASD is a contributing factor in a young person’s violence toward parents/carers.
