Foster care
Alternative labels
Foster parents
Foster home care
Foster children
Report
Offending among young people in contact with the out-of-home care system
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
Developmental outcomes of children and young people in relative/kinship care and foster care
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.
Report
Educational outcomes of children and young people in out-of-home care in NSW
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.
Report
Influence of placement stability on developmental outcomes of children and young people in out-of-home care
This research report examines the influence of placement stability and a range of other factors on developmental outcomes over time for children in NSW.
Evaluation
Relationship-based practice and service system expertise to support young people transitioning from out-of-home care in Victoria
This is the final report of the evaluation of the Salvation Army Westcare Continuing Care Program, which was based in Melbourne’s Western Metropolitan Region from 2013-19. The program aimed to provide relationship-based support to assist the planning, preparation and support needs of young people during their transition from out-of-home care (OOHC) to independent living.