Research Summary
What does ten years of the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS) data tell us about children and young people in out-of-home care in NSW?
This report summarises evidence from the last ten years of the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study in Australia – a large-scale prospective longitudinal study of children and young people in out-of-home care. It provides a summary of key findings and identifies key implications for policy and practice.
Journal article
COVID-19: impact on children living in out-of-home care and their carers
This article contributes new evidence to inform out-of-home care (OOHC) policy and practice to support service systems facing unique challenges arising from a pandemic.
Report
Experiences and service needs of children in out-of-home care 5-12 years of age with cognitive and/or behaviour problems
This paper examines the experiences and service needs of children in out-of-home care (OOHC) with cognitive and/or behavioural problems using information collected through the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS).
Report
Culturally diverse children in out-of-home care: safety, wellbeing, cultural and family connections
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.
Report
Caseworker survey statistical report
This Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS) statistical report provides a summary of the data collected in the Caseworker Survey conducted as part of the POCLS. The purpose of this report is to provide a useful reference point for policy officers, frontline workers and researchers.