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Participation in decision making: what are the views of children and young people in out-of-home care?
This paper provides an overview of the views of children and young people about whether they have a say in decisions that impact on their lives and whether they feel listened to, with findings drawn from two surveys, the 2018 NSW OOHC Survey and the...
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Birth family contact: what are the views of children and young people in out-of-home care?
This paper provides an overview of the views of children and young people about whether they have contact with family members and their satisfaction with contact arrangements, with findings drawn from two surveys, the 2018 NSW OOHC Survey and the NSW Residential Care Survey.
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Leaving care planning: what are the views of young people in out-of-home care?
This summary provides an overview of what young people think about the leaving care support they receive, with findings drawn from two surveys, the 2018 NSW OOHC Survey and the NSW Residential Care Survey.
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Key findings from the evaluation of the Homeless Youth Assistance Program (HYAP)
This summary outlines key findings from the evaluation of the Homeless Youth Assistance Program (HYAP) and how the NSW Department of Communities and Justice is responding to the evaluation findings.
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Carer parenting practices and children’s relationships with carer families
Relationships between children and caregivers play an essential role in the development of a child’s health and wellbeing. This paper outlines key findings related to carer parenting practices and the relationships between children, carers and their carer families, for children and young people involved in...
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The early learning and childcare experiences of children in out-of-home care
The childcare and early learning experiences of young children are important factors that influence their wellbeing outcomes. This Evidence to Action Note outlines key findings related to the childcare and early learning experiences of a group of children in OOHC in New South Wales aged...
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The importance of casework when establishing and supporting out-of-home care placements
Adequate information and support from caseworkers can assist in meeting the needs of a child or young person in OOHC and maintaining stability in a placement. This Evidence to Action Note outlines some key findings and issues related to the provision of casework support to...
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Birth family contact for children and young people in out-of-home care
Good quality contact between children and young people in OOHC and their birth families can promote positive outcomes. This Evidence to Action Note outlines key findings related to birth family contact for children and young people in the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS). Links...