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The Participation of Children and Young People in Care: Insights from an Analysis of National Inspection Reports in the Republic of Ireland
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Brady, Bernadine; Kennan, Danielle; Forkan, Cormac; Tierney, Edel; Jackson, Rebecca; Holloway, Rowan – Child Care in Practice, 2019
The term "participation" is widely used to refer to the involvement of children and young people in decision-making on issues that affect their lives. The Health and Information Quality Authority (HIQA) is the national inspectorate for social care in Ireland. HIQA monitors Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, for compliance with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Youth, Children, Participation
In Care, Aftercare and Caring for Those in Care: My Successful Care Journey
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Morrison, Shelley – Child Care in Practice, 2016
Coyle and Pinkerton identify gaps in the care leaving system in Northern Ireland regarding social work training and meeting the challenges of transitioning from care. The primary focus of this article is to provide a perspective of care and leaving care which could contribute to social work education and practice in these areas. Framed within a…
Descriptors: Child Care, Foreign Countries, Social Work, Caseworkers
Trajectories of Depression Symptoms among Older Youths Exiting Foster Care
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Munson, Michelle R.; McMillen, Curtis – Social Work Research, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine the trajectories of depressive symptoms as older youths from the foster care system mature while also examining the correlates of these trajectories. Data came from a longitudinal study of 404 youths from the foster care system in Missouri, who were interviewed nine times between their 17th and 19th…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Depression (Psychology), Social Work, Foster Care
Care or Scare: The Safety of Youth in Congregate Care in New York City
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Freundlich, Madelyn; Avery, Rosemary J.; Padgett, Deborah – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2007
Objective: This qualitative study examined stakeholders' perceptions of the safety of youth ages 12 and older living in congregate care facilities within the New York City foster care system. The study explored the youth's physical safety, the safety of their personal belongings, the physical conditions of congregate care settings, and the…
Descriptors: Foster Care, Child Welfare, Youth, Adolescents
Treatment Foster Care in a System of Care: Sequences and Correlates of Residential Placements
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Farmer, Elizabeth M. Z.; Wagner, H. Ryan; Burns, Barbara J.; Richards, Jesse T. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2003
We examined Treatment Foster Care (TFC) in residential trajectories for youth with psychiatric disorders and aggressive behavior. We analyzed residential placements of a statewide sample of youth during the 12 months preceding and following admission to TFC. Prior to TFC, the majority of youth were residing in more restrictive settings (group…
Descriptors: Placement, Aggression, Adolescents, Group Homes
Residential Care in Illinois: Trends and Alternatives. Final Report
Budde, Stephen; Mayer, Susan; Zinn, Andrew; Lippold, Melissa; Avrushin, Adam; Bromberg, Ava; Goerge, Robert; Courtney, Mark – Chapin Hall Center for Children, 2004
In this multi-faceted exploratory study, administrative data were used to examine trends in residential care utilization by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and youth outcomes from 1993 to 2003. Multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the factors associated with entry to residential care and…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Placement, Youth, Foster Care