A Response to No One Ever Asked Us: A Review of Children's Experiences in Out-of-Home Care

Authors: Fox, Adair; Berrick, Jill

Source: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, Volume 24, Number 1, February 2007 , pp. 23-51(29)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Recent research on children in out-of-home care has highlighted their demographic characteristics, their physical and mental health status, and case outcomes, yet the body of literature examining children's perspectives on care is relatively limited. This review provides an overview of almost two dozen studies examining children's experiences of care. Findings from studies involving interviews with current and former foster youth are reviewed in relation to four child welfare goals: (1) protecting children from harm; (2) fostering children's well-being; (3) supporting children's families; and (4) promoting permanence. Implications for improved child welfare practice are offered.

Keywords: Foster Care; Kinship Care

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10560-006-0057-6

Affiliations: 1: Email: adairfox@earthlink.net

Publication date: 2007-02-01