The overall aim of this study is to collect detailed information about the life course development of children who enter OOHC for the first time and the factors that influence their development.

This research report aims to understand the pathways and experiences of children who entered out-of-home care in NSW and to examine educational outcomes.

This research report examines how exposure to different types of care (relative/kinship vs. foster care) is related to developmental outcomes of children who have experienced out-of-home care over a five year period.

This research report examines the influence of placement stability and a range of other factors on developmental outcomes over time for children in NSW.

This research report examines the factors that influence effective communication practices between caseworkers and children as reported by children and if that influences children’s socio-emotional functioning over time.