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| Document Title: | Education During COVID-19: How Child Welfare Agencies Can Help. |
| Corporate Author: | Legal Center for Foster Care and Education. ABA Center on Children and the Law. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains strategies that child welfare agencies can use to ensure children in foster care progress in their education during the COVID-19 pandemic and the shelter in place order. It recommends child welfare agencies prioritize education by focusing on four major areas: partnering with schools; supporting education and well-being of students; directly supporting caregivers; and addressing the needs of students with disabilities in foster care. Recommendations are made for each area and links are provided for tip sheets for schools and for addressing education in court proceedings. |
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| Document Title: | Disability Waiver Rate System Family Foster Care Rate Methodology Study Disability Services Division |
| Corporate Author: | Minnesota. Department of Human Services. Disability Services Division. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | In January 2014, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) implemented the Disability Waiver Rate System (DWRS). The DWRS transitioned the State from a variable, county-negotiated rate methodology to a standard, statewide methodology for most disability waiver services. The DWRS establishes rates through a framework of cost components. From 2014 through 2019, rates calculated by DWRS have been “banded,” or adjusted, for people with historic rates to ensure continuity of services. Family foster care services have a DWRS rate framework, but the family foster care service is unique among DWRS services. The framework includes staffing hours, which are challenging to calculate...more |
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| Document Title: | Barriers To Adoption And Foster Care And Openness To Child Characteristics Among Transgender Adults. |
| Personal Author: | Goldberg, Abbie E.,Tornello, Samantha.,Farr, Rachel.,Smith, JuliAnna Z.,Miranda, Liam. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Purpose This exploratory study reports findings from 448 transgender (trans) adults, 774 cisgender sexual minority men (CSMM), and 1514 cisgender sexual minority women (CSMW) in the United States, all of whom indicated an openness to adopting/fostering. Specifically, it reports trans adults’ fears of discrimination and openness to child characteristics in the adoption/foster care process, relative to cisgender sexual minority parents. Methods An online survey was distributed by Clark University and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), with the goal of understanding LGBTQ individuals’ attitudes, perceptions, and experiences related to adoption and foster care. Results Trans adults reported more fears of discrimination regarding...more |
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| Document Title: | Development And Validation Of An Observational Measure Of Symptoms Of Reactive Attachment Disorder. |
| Personal Author: | Corval, Raquel., |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Translator disclaimer ABSTRACT Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is presumed to be a consequence of social neglect and deprivation of the kind particularly associated with institutional care. Despite its clinical relevance there is a lack of assessment tools for RAD based on the direct observation of child–caregiver interaction. Here we describe the development and validation of such a tool for use with preschool children, the Rating of Inhibited Attachment Disordered Behavior (RInAB). The RInAB is composed of 17 ratings grouped in three subscales assessing (1) Attachment, (2) Exploratory, and (3) Socioemotional behavior. Participants were 134 institutionalized preschool children (M = 54.84 months;...more |
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| Document Title: | Warehoused: Inappropriate Institutionalization of Texas Foster Youth. |
| Personal Author: | Mitchell, Beth.,Gibson, Cindy.,Champion, Cassandra.,Foster, Victoria. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This report explains there are a number of foster youth who were initially admitted to psychiatric hospitals for five- to seven-day emergency stays in Texas, but have remained for months after professionals determined they were ready for discharge. Findings are then reported from an investigation into scope of the problem and factors leading to the problem of unnecessary hospitalization of foster youth. Findings indicate that at least a third of foster youth who enter psychiatric families remain unnecessarily hospitalized for months beyond medical necessity; there is a lack of oversight of foster youth hospital admissions; there is an inappropriate assessment process;...more |
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| Document Title: | A Prospective Longitudinal Study Of Reactive Attachment Disorder Following Early Institutional Care: Considering Variable- And Person-Centered Approaches. |
| Personal Author: | Nelson, Charles A.,Degnan, Kathryn. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Although the study of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) in early childhood has received considerable attention, there is emerging interest in RAD that presents in school age children and adolescents. We examined the course of RAD signs from early childhood to early adolescence using both variable-centered (linear mixed modeling) and person-centered (growth mixture modeling) approaches. One-hundred twenty-four children with a history of institutional care from the Bucharest Early Intervention Project, a randomized controlled trial of foster care as an alternative to institutional care, as well as 69 community comparison children were included in the study. While foster care was associated with steep...more |
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| Document Title: | Inhibited Symptoms Of Attachment Disorder In Children From Institutional And Foster Care Samples. |
| Personal Author: | Sprangler, Gottfried. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The main objective of the article was to study the prevalence of symptoms of the inhibited attachment disorder depending on type and quality of the caregiving environment. Analyses were based on data of a sample of institutionalized children from Georgia (N = 16), and two samples of foster children from Georgia (N = 27) and Germany (N = 55). Inhibited attachment disorder symptoms were assessed by the Disturbances of Attachment Interview (DAI) and the Rating of Inhibited Attachment Behavior (RInAB). Further assessments included behavior problems in children, quality of caregiving behavior in foster parents/caregivers, and presence of preferred caregiver in the...more |
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| Document Title: | Recent Contributions For Understanding Inhibited Reactive Attachment Disorder. |
| Personal Author: | Zimmermann, Peter. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This special issue brings together studies representing the current state of the art research on inhibited reactive attachment disorder (RAD) from developmental psychology and developmental attachment research. This editorial introduces and discusses conceptual topics of the development and the assessment of inhibited RAD. Next, five empirical studies of this special issue cover timely topics from developmental trajectories and longitudinal stability of RAD to associations with caregiving experiences in institutions, IQ, and psychopathology, moreover aspects of internal working models of children with inhibited RAD are examined. The commentary meta-analytically integrates the empirical evidence of all five studies and offers theoretically derived suggestions...more |
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| Document Title: | Youth With Disabilities In Foster Care (Chapter 17 in Handbook Of Foster Youth) |
| Personal Author: | Hill, Katherine.,Lightfoot, Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This chapter provides an overview of disability definitions and theories of disability, and discusses the latest prevalence data on child maltreatment, child welfare system involvement, and foster care involvement in relation to youth with disability. Information is provided on how youth with disabilities enter and exit foster care, various system interactions youth with disabilities and their families face, and recommendations for child welfare workers. 75 references. |
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| Document Title: | Business Plan: Business Plan 2018-2019. Children's Commissioner for England. |
| Corporate Author: | Children's Commissioner for England. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the business plan for the Children’s Commissioner’s Office (CCO) in England for 2017-2018. The report begins with an introduction that describes the challenges faced by English children and calls for a national consensus for fair funding for services for children and for families with children. The following section discusses the Children’s Commissioner’s childhood vulnerability framework designed to measure the number of vulnerable children in England and identify the common vulnerabilities, risks, and indicators which criss cross children’s lives. It notes findings from consultations with children that indicate concerns about child abuse and neglect, children with speech and language...more |
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| Document Title: | The Foster Care Survival Guide. |
| Personal Author: | DeGarmo, John. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Written by a foster parent, this guide includes the personal stories of foster parents, practical tips for foster caring, and advice for parenting foster children. Chapter 1 describes the life of a foster parent and the difficulties and joys of being a foster parent. Chapter 2 focuses on the burnout and stress that come with living an exhausting lifestyle. Compassion fatigue is discussed, as well as the need for parents to take time for themselves, pay attention to their exercise, diet, and sleep, and develop their own support group. Chapter 3 describes parenting techniques for dealing with child meltdowns, anxiety attacks,...more |
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| Document Title: | Learning Problems among Adolescents in Residential Youth Care. |
| Personal Author: | Rimehaug, Tormod.,Undheim, Anne Mari.,Ingul, Jo Magne. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Limited education and educational achievement are among the many negative outcomes for adolescents in residential youth care (RYC). Because of former abuse and neglect this high-risk group is expected to have many educational problems, including learning disorders (LDs) and psychiatric disorders (PDs), which may go unrecognized, resulting in insufficient educational adaptations and increased strain for the adolescents. This study was conceived to investigate unrecognized LDs and their associations with an expected excess of PDs, social problems and weak academic performance using LD indicators based on DSM-IV criteria for LDs. The initial results led us to question the validity of these indicators...more |
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| Document Title: | Mental Health Outcomes Among Youth In Foster Care With Disabilities. |
| Personal Author: | Lee, Junghee.,Powers, Laurie.,Geenen, Sarah.,Schmidt, Jessica. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Background The mental health outcomes among youth in foster care with disabilities are under studied. Increasing our understanding of mental health risk and protective factors is essential for improving the mental health and quality of life of this population. This study tests the associations of risk and protective factors on mental health outcome variables of youth in foster care with disabilities. Methods All Oregon youth in foster care who were ages 16.6–18.5 and attending study school districts were invited to participate in a federally-funded longitudinal RCT evaluation, which sought to assess the effectiveness of self-determination enhancement on outcomes of youth transitioning...more |
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| Document Title: | From The Editor: Stepping Out And Stepping In: Learning To Negotiate The Role Of Parenting An Adult With Disabilities. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This editorial discusses the role of parents of adult children with disabilities and trying to balance their dependence and independence. Following articles are then described that explore foster home licensing data transparency, psychotropic medication and child welfare caseworker training, risks to youth from oil-impacted communities, the influence of child neglect type and court disposition status on pre-treatment assessment scores in mothers referred to behavioral treatment, parental supports for parents with disabilities, and effective child welfare-early education interagency partnerships. |
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| Document Title: | The Grand Challenges Of Social Work: Deaf Children In The Child Welfare System. |
| Personal Author: | Bowman, Miriam Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Deaf children involved with child welfare systems are often overlooked both in terms of tracking and service delivery. These systems frequently do not offer accessible and equitable services to deaf children. The current paper explores this in terms of the Social Work Grand Challenge: Healthy growth and development of all youth. Literature regarding child welfare services for deaf children is discussed. Recommendations are proposed for prevention and intervention efforts which will promote the healthy development of deaf children involved with child welfare systems. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Dillian's Story |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Children's Bureau. Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Presents the story of Dillian, a baby who was the victim of shaken baby syndrome and was placed in foster care when he was 4 months. Despite his medical issues, which included seizures, a foster family took him in and immediately fell in love. At first Dillian did not like being touched or held, and a few months later the family learned that he was deaf and blind. Over time, he learned to identify his parents and calmed down, but he was always very sick. In 2017, the decision was made to place him in hospice, but the family first wanted...more |
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| Document Title: | Keeping Kyrie: Fostering and Adopting Medically Fragile Children |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Children's Bureau. Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Tells the story of a family who has fostered 87 children and adopted 6 special needs children. The foster parents wrote and published a book, "Keeping Kyrie," that details their experiences. The first child they adopted was Alex, who came from a homeless family and was diagnosed with autism. Next was Amber, who has reactive attachment disorder and speaks very little outside the home. Mary, a deaf child, was adopted next, and then they adopted Kirk, who has cerebral palsy, and Barrett, who has fetal alcohol syndrome. Kyrie was adopted last and was a surprise because doctors did not think she...more |
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| Document Title: | Special Education Law: Understanding Your Rights and How to Obtain Services for Your Child. |
| Personal Author: | Takiff, Neal. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Recommendations are provided for foster parents who are fostering children who have learning difficulties, including developing a Section 540 Plan or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to ensure the child receives special education services. Information is provided on the services available to assist children, kinds of placement that are available to a child with an IEP, and parent involvement in IEP team decision making. |
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| Document Title: | Guide To Education Advocacy. |
| Personal Author: | Colby, Lily White Eagle. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article discusses foster parents’ rights to view their foster child’s educational record under the Federal Educational Privacy Rights Act, State laws that include foster parents as education rights holders allowing them to make special education decisions, and the obligations of schools and child welfare systems to help foster parents transport their foster children to their school or origin unless it is not in their best interest to do so. Additional regulations relating to special education and the right of foster parents to be given notice of and be heard at their foster child’s dependency hearings are also reviewed, as well...more |
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| Document Title: | A Longitudinal Analysis Of School Discipline Events Among Youth In Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Kothari, Brianne H.,Godlewski, Bethany.,McBeath, Bowen.,McGee, Marjorie. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Youth in foster care experience major deficits on standardized measures of academic functioning, are at high risk of academic failure, and are more likely than their non-foster peers to be disciplined at school. School discipline-related problems increase risk of problematic educational and behavioral outcomes including dropping out of school, repeating a grade, and engagement in delinquent and criminal behavior. Identifying which youth are at greatest risk for experiencing school discipline is needed in order to improve the educational experiences of youth in foster care. The current investigation examined the effects of youth and contextual characteristics on school discipline events among 315...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Autism: Acquiring Information To Create A Safe And Supportive Home. |
| Personal Author: | Van Drie, Anjali. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article explains there is an increasingly greater likelihood of having child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) placed in a foster home and discusses strategies foster parents can use to help a foster child with ASD transition into their home. Strategies include: use visuals, label items, create consistency, plan time, provide a safe space, and ask for help from professionals. |
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| Document Title: | Words Matter: Looking Under Poor Choices And Negative Behaviors. |
| Personal Author: | Ward, Susan.,Soucaze, Carole. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article explains the language gaps foster children may have due to trauma, neglect, or inconsistent caregiving. It notes foster children may struggle with auditory processing issues that can impair both academic and social performance, have difficulties when speaking with peers, may not have the vocabulary or skills to talk about their feelings, and may struggle to understand concepts like time, distance, or amount. Foster parents are encouraged to speak slowly, in a positive, upbeat tone and have an assessment done if there are concerns about speech and language development. |
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| Document Title: | “Every Child That Is A Foster Child Is Marked From The Beginning”: The Home-School Communication Experiences Of Foster Parents Of Children With Disabilities (Special Issue: Highlighting Education And Learning In The Context Of Childhood Abuse, Neglect, And Related Stressors). |
| Personal Author: | Mires, Carolyn B.,Lee, David L.,McNaughton, David. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the perceptions of foster parents of children with disabilities concerning their interactions with school personnel. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 7 foster parents of 6 children with disabilities (age range = 5–16). A qualitative analysis of the interviews resulted in the identification of five thematic areas, including foster parent perceptions of: (a) the role of the foster parent, (b) the efficacy of the foster parent in helping the child learn, (c) invitations to involvement from the school (d) invitations to involvement from the child, and (e) foster child experiences in the school system. Marked differences were found in...more |
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| Document Title: | Language Disorders In Victims Of Domestic Violence In Children’s Homes. |
| Personal Author: | Cobos-Cali, Martha.,Ladera, Valentina.,Perea, Maria V.,Garcia, Ricardo. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Studies that deal with child maltreatment have become relevant during these past years. One important aspect to consider is the impact of maltreatment on the cognitive functioning and more precisely on language. Our objective is to analyze the different components in the comprehension and production of language in children victims of domestic abuse in Childreńs Homes. Participants: The sample consists of 104 participants divided in two groups. A group of children who have just been institutionalized due to domestic abuse (VG) (Age: 8 years 2 months with a standard deviation of 1, 5 years) without previous treatment; a group of comparison...more |
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| Document Title: | Thorough Assessments Can Help Children And Their Families. |
| Personal Author: | Kagan, James.,Delaney, Richard. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article explains foster and adopted children need to have assessments that are comprehensive, accessible, and strategic, and presents a tool that can help meet the needs of families. The online Advanced Designated Analysis Planning and Tracking tool (ADAPT) allows parents and caregivers to enter what they know about a child in each of three areas: biological, psychological, and social. The tool then generates a report that provides an integrated summary of the child’s challenges as well as his strengths, and offers recommendations for interventions. |
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| Document Title: | Special Populations: Children with Unique Needs (Chapter 10 in Child Welfare: An Integrative Perspective). |
| Personal Author: | Lewandowski, Cathleen A. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This chapter examines the needs and concerns of special populations of children who are served by child welfare services, including children and youth who are in transitional living situations, who are immigrants, who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning, those with disabilities, and those who may have been trafficked. Discussion questions are included. 30 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | A Conceptual Model of Psychosocial Adjustment of Foster Care Adoptees Based on a Scoping Review of Contributing Factors. |
| Personal Author: | del Pozo de Bolger, Andrea.,Dunstan, Debra.,Kaltner, Melissa. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Amendments to the child protection legislation in New South Wales (NSW), enacted in October 2014, prioritise adoption over foster care for children who cannot live safely with their families. Therefore, psychologists could have an increasing role in conducting assessments and interventions in this field. The purpose of this article is to provide psychologists and adoption researchers with a conceptual model for the psychosocial adjustment of foster care adoptees with a background of maltreatment. A scoping review of the literature on contributors to outcomes for children adopted from care was conducted. A model of adjustment was proposed in which the relationship between...more |
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| Document Title: | Past Medical History: A Comparison Between Children At The Point Of Entry Into The Care System And Children At Home. |
| Personal Author: | Verd, Sergio. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | We conducted a one-center, case-controlled study to determine which medical disorders portend entry into out-of-home care. A total of 137 children aged 4 to 14 in local authority care and 126 controls (at home children) matched by health area, age, and sex were studied. The pediatric Primary Care registry was reviewed for the period from May to September 2017. Compared with children at home, those at entry into the care system were significantly more likely to: experience a poisoning; present with bruising; and suffer from tooth decay, psychiatric, or neurological conditions. Conversely, they were significantly less likely to suffer from asthma,...more |
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| Document Title: | Business Plan: Consultation With Children. Children's Commissioner for England. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the findings of a study that gathered information from English children to inform the work of the Children’s Commissioner’s Office (CCO). Participants included children in primary and secondary schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and children with disabilities in 11 focus groups, and five interviews with children with disabilities in foster care. Children were asked what CCO should focus on in the coming year, particular groups of children that should be consulted, engagement methods that should be used, and their views on six policy areas, including: mental health, schools, speech and language services, unfair exclusions, home education, and homelessness....more |
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| Document Title: | What Foster Parents Need to Know About Reimbursement Rates and Taxes |
| Personal Author: | Heyl de Ortiz, Richard. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This article explains there are general federal government requirements regarding foster care payments that States must follow if they want federal reimbursement for some of the costs of children in care, however, each State has its own rates and system of reimbursement. It notes many States have additional, higher rates for children with greater needs, per diem reimbursement rates are generally paid after the fact, and the reimbursement rates of relatives differs depending on whether they opt to become foster parents. Eligibility for tax deductions for foster children is also discussed. |
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| Document Title: | Advocating for Education Success for Children in Foster Care (Chapter 24 in Child Welfare Law and Practice: Representing Children, Parents, and State Agencies in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Cases. 3rd Ed.) |
| Personal Author: | Kelly, Kristine.,McNaught, Kathleen.,Stotland, Janet. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter provides an overview of important laws that child advocates can use to support foster care children, and presents the Blueprint for Change that identifies eight goals to help children in care stay on track in school and improve their education outcomes. Strategies for supporting school stability and continuity are discussed, as well as special education advocacy, youth engagement, transition planning, and postsecondary supports. 120 references. |
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| Document Title: | 2018-2019 House Budget: Ohio Departments of Health, Aging, Developmental Disabilities, Job and Family Services, & Mental Health and Addiction Services. |
| Personal Author: | Britton, Tara.,Lusheck, Brie. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This brief reviews the Ohio House of Representatives passed version of the State budget for fiscal years (FY) 2018 and 2019 for the Ohio Departments of Health, Aging, Developmental Disabilities, Job and Family Services, and Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS). It compares the differences in Governor Kasich’s proposal to the proposed budget passed by the Ohio House of Representatives. It notes the Administration proposed significant changes to the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) program, including moving much of the program to the Office of Ohio Department of Health and making other significant eligibility and case management changes. The...more |
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| Document Title: | Finding Unique Families for Unique Children, A Foster Care Worker's Story. |
| Corporate Author: | Children's Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Presents the story of a 9-year-old boy with unique needs in Nebraska who was placed with the perfect foster family thanks to KVE Nebraska, a behavioral health agency that places children with disabilities. Foster parents Christina and Jeff welcomed the boy into their home and gave him what he needed to be successful. Their goal was to expose him to new experiences like amusement parks, fishing, camping, and more, to give him happy childhood memories that would carry him to adulthood. This Real-Life Story was developed as part of National Foster Care Month 2017. |
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| Document Title: | In Their Own Words: Overcoming Barriers During the Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities Who Experienced Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Harwick, Robin M.,Lindstrom, Lauren.,Unruh, Deanne. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | The transition to adulthood can be especially challenging for youth who experience the foster care system. These challenges are magnified for youth with disabilities, who account for at least 40–47% of all children in foster care (Powers et al., 2012). In order to move from a deficit-based to a strength-based approach, this qualitative study focused on understanding the lived experience of transitioning to adulthood for alumni of foster care with disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven young adults who had exited care over a six-month time period. Participants described their journeys from foster care to independence and articulated a vision...more |
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| Document Title: | Prevalence, Experience, and Characteristics of Children and Youth Who Enter Foster Care Through Voluntary Placement Agreements. |
| Personal Author: | Hill, Katharine. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | A voluntary foster care placement (sometimes referred to as a voluntary placement agreement) is an agreement, entered into without court involvement, between a state or county child welfare agency and a child's parents to place a child into out-of-home placement. When a child enters foster care through this type of placement, state and federal programs that cover children who enter child welfare due to a court order become the custodians of the voluntarily-placed-child's placement, care, and supervision. In this cross-sectional, exploratory study, data from the Adoption and Foster Care Reporting System (AFCARS) was used to examine the characteristics and experiences of...more |
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| Document Title: | Medical Complexity And Placement Outcomes For Children In Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Seltzer, Rebecca R.,Johnson, Sara B.,Minkovitz, Cynthia S. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | ObjectiveMedical complexity threatens placement stability and permanency outcomes for children in foster care (FC). This study aimed to characterize for US children in FC: 1) medical complexity, using number of diagnosed types of disability as a proxy; 2) demographic and removal characteristics based on level of complexity; and 3) whether increasing levels of complexity were associated with foster care placement outcomes.MethodsThe analysis included children in FC, ages 0–21 whose disability status was clinically assessed and documented (n = 538,695). Using data from the FY 2014 Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System, medical complexity was categorized (0–4 +) based on...more |
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| Document Title: | Preparing and Partnering with Families to Support the Adoption of Children from Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Edelstein, Susan B.,Gonzalez, Araceli.,Langley, Audra K.,Waterman, Jill.,Paasivirta, Maria.,Paczkowski, Emilie. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This investigation evaluated the effectiveness of a pre-placement education and preparation curriculum (PREP) for prospective foster/adoptive parents in improving attitudes toward children with prenatal substance exposure and their substance-using birth parent and increasing willingness to adopt these children. Participants included 1,836 prospective parents seeking adoption through foster care who received three 3-hour sessions of PREP. Prospective parents completed questionnaires assessing their knowledge about important issues involved in adopting a child from foster care, attitudes, and willingness to adopt children with a variety of characteristics. Changes from pre- to post-intervention were examined. Results indicated significant increases in self-reported knowledge; significantly more positive...more |
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| Document Title: | Creating Compassionate Foster Care : Lessons of Hope from Children and Families in Crisis. |
| Personal Author: | Mann, Janet C. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This book shares insights gained from the children and families who were served through The Children’s Ark, a program informed by attachment theory and the Circle of Security intervention that offered parents involved in the child welfare system the opportunity to reside, under supervision, with their children. This innovative approach to foster care focused on children’s best interests but also addressed the needs of their parents while working to educate the professionals who were responsible for custodial decisions. Following an introduction, Part 1 focuses on the case accounts of some of the children and families served. Cases address disorganized attachment and...more |
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| Document Title: | Analysing Repeated Referrals to Children's Services in England: Research Report. |
| Personal Author: | Carter, Jacqueline.,Troncoso, Patricio. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the findings of a study that investigated the characteristics and factors underlying the propensity of children who have been referred to Children’s Services (CS) in England to have multiple referrals within a given time period. It focuses on the 498,867 children referred to CS during the financial year 2010-2011 and analyzes those who were re-referred during a 6-year follow-up period up to March 31, 2016. Findings indicate that that after 6 years, 55% of the children returned to the system at least once. This re-referral rate varied widely across local authorities, with a variance that accounted for 8%...more |
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| Document Title: | What Are the Factors Associated With Educational Achievement For Children in Kinship or Foster Care: A Systematic Review. |
| Personal Author: | O'Higgins, Aoife.,Sebba, Judy.,Gardner, Frances. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Children in care lag behind their peers on a number of outcome measures, including education. Interventions have been developed to help them close the gap with their peers but these have had limited success to date. One possible reason for this may stem from our lack of understanding about underlying processes and mechanisms.This paper presents the findings of a systematic review of the factors associated with educational outcomes for children in foster and kinship care. It aims to inform the literature on risk and protective factors and inform the development of future interventions.Eight major databases and websites were searched between 1990...more |
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| Document Title: | Language Matters: Identifying Medically Complex Children in Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Williams, Erin P.,Seltzer, Rebecca R.,Boss, Renee D. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This article highlights the implications for children, the health care system, and the child welfare system of the lack of a universal language for designating children with medical complexity in medical foster care. The current variability in medical foster care designation is explained, and the need for a common language that can be used to improve outcomes is discussed. 16 references. |
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| Document Title: | Adoption Policy and the Well-Being of Adopted Children in the United States. |
| Personal Author: | Provencher, Ashley J.,Kahn, Nicholas E.,Hansen, Mary Eschelbach. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | We measure the extent to which the well-being of children adopted from foster care in the United States changed in response to laws that encouraged speedier adoption but targeted older children who often have special needs. We measure well-being using its inverse, problems, and we use nationally representative data to construct a multidi-mensional composite index. We find that, though the laws successfully increased older child adoptions, efforts to reduce time to adoption have not resulted in improve-ments in the well-being of adopted children. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Being Counted? Examining the Prevalence of Looked-After Disabled Children and Young People Across the UK. |
| Personal Author: | Hill, Louise.,Baker, Claire.,Kelly, Bernadette.,Dowling, Sandra. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Since the 1970s, there has been growing academic interest in children and young people living in state care and, more recently, in the lives of disabled children. However, there has been little attention on the lives of disabled children who are looked after by the state. This paper compares and critiques what is known about the numbers of disabled children who are looked after in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We discuss the conceptual and methodological limitations of systematically collecting data on disabled children in state care across the UK. We argue that to ensure that the rights of disabled...more |
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| Document Title: | Foster Care Outcomes for Children with Intellectual Disability. |
| Personal Author: | Slayter, Elspeth M. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | The promotion of speedy, permanent outcomes for foster children is a central child welfare policy goal. However, while children with intellectual disability (ID) are at greater risk for child welfare involvement, little is known about their case outcomes. This cross-sectional national study explores between-group foster care outcomes. Foster children with intellectual disability were more likely to have experienced an adoption disruption or dissolution but less likely to be reunified with a parent, primary caretaker or other family member. Implications for interagency collaboration in support of pre and post-foster care discharge support services are discussed. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Developmental Disabilities in Children Involved with Child Welfare: Correlates of Referrals for Service Provision. |
| Personal Author: | Simmel, Cassandra.,Merritt, Darcey.,Kim, Soyoun.,Mi-Sung Kim, Hillary. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Using data from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-being (NSCAW), this study explores the characteristics of child welfare involvement for children (N = 639; aged 3–17.5 years) with at least one developmental disability. In addition, a central focus of this exploration was to examine respective differences in how caregivers and caseworkers initiated referrals for services for children with disabilities. The sample was divided into three exclusive groups based on type of developmental disability: learning disability (weighted percentage 70.3%); Mental Retardation (now referred to as Intellectual Disability), Downs Syndrome, or; developmental delay (weighted percentage 1.8%); and presence of multiple types...more |
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| Document Title: | Permanent Families and Lasting Connections Recruitment Project: Federal Fiscal Years 2010-2016: Final Report / Clark County Department of Family Services. |
| Corporate Author: | Clark County (Nev.) Department of Family Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This final report describes the activities and accomplishments of a 6-year federally funded project designed to assist the Clark County Department in increasing the number of foster and adoptive homes in Clark County, Nevada, increasing the level of support afforded to licensed foster homes and relative caregivers throughout the process, and increasing the number of children who reach permanency through adoption. The Permanent Families and Lasting Connections Recruitment Project focused on family finding, child-specific, and targeted recruitment strategies along with retention efforts for children within the targeted areas of special needs, large sibling groups, and older children in care. Information is...more |
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| Document Title: | The Nebraska Foster Care Review Office Report on the State Ward Permanency Pilot. Submitted Pursuant to LB905 (2014). January 28, 2016. |
| Corporate Author: | Nebraska Foster Care Review Office. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This report shares findings from the Nebraska Foster Care Review Office’s (FCRO) analysis of the State Ward Permanency Pilot, a project that serves State wards who are eligible for services through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities, but do not qualify for priority funding under the Developmental Disabilities Service Act. State wards receiving an enhanced level of care or otherwise assessed to have above-average habilitative needs are to be given priority to participate in the Pilot. To complete the evaluation, the FRCO discussed each individual case with the child welfare case managers and superiors and...more |
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| Document Title: | Clinical Practice at the Edge of Care: Developments in Working with At-Risk Children and their Families. |
| Personal Author: | Smith, Laura. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This book brings together psychological and psychotherapeutic contributions to clinical practice with children at the edge of care and their families. Following an introduction that defines what is meant by children at the edge of care, Chapter 2 focuses on the conceptualization of assessment as an interventive activity, the theoretical and research base for taking this approach in edge-of-care practice, and recommended models and methods of interventive assessment. Chapter 3 considers the relevance of the theory and practice of systemic consultation to understanding and influencing edge-of-care contexts. Chapter 4 supports the idea that edge-of-care clinical practice can usefully include a range...more |
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| Document Title: | Life Story Work: Why, What, How and When. |
| Personal Author: | Ryan, Tony.,Walker, Rodger. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This guide is designed to help practitioners, adoptive parents, and foster carers assist adopted/foster children in learning about their past. Chapter 1 discusses why life story work is important to children who are separated from their birth families, principles for working with children on life stories, and dealing with confidentiality. Chapter 2 presents 10 commandments for communicating with children and guidelines for communicating about life story work. Chapters 3 and 4 review types of research resources and first steps for getting started on life story work. Following chapters address: answers to questions about life story work; helping the child to talk...more |
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| Document Title: | Well-Being of Children and Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs in the Child Welfare System. |
| Personal Author: | Jaudes, Paula K.,Weil, Lindsey E.G.,Prior, Jennifer M.,Sharp, Douglas P.,Holzberg, Mark.,McCelland, Gary M. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Children and adolescents in child welfare have the highest rates of chronic conditions and disabilities of any studied child population. The purpose of this study is to determine the wellbeing of children and adolescents with special health care needs (SHCN) in child welfare compared to their peers without SHCN. Wellbeing was measured using the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment; children and adolescents were assessed on the domains of Life Domain Functioning, Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Behavioral/Emotional Needs, Risk Behaviors, and Child Strengths. Scores on the CANS were compared between initial entry into the child welfare system and 18 months...more |
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| Document Title: | Barriers and Facilitators of the Transition to Adulthood for Foster Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives of Service Providers in Illinois. |
| Personal Author: | Havlicek, Judy.,Bilaver, Lucy.,Beldon, Marissa. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | The lack of established and well-evaluated models of coordination between child welfare agencies and other public institutions presents lingering challenges to preparing foster youth to make the transition to adulthood. This may be particularly true for foster youth with developmental disabilities who must exit child welfare systems and enter into adult service systems, if eligible. The qualitative study we present explores the barriers and facilitators of the transition to adult service systems from the perspectives of service providers. Due to the rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the general population, focus groups were specifically conducted to better understand the...more |
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| Document Title: | Improving Child Welfare: African Canadian Youth's Postcare Options. |
| Personal Author: | McIntosh, Irene Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Thousands of youth exit Ontario's Child Welfare System (CWS) each year and perform poorly after returning to the community. However, understanding African Canadian youths' perspectives about their experiences and needs was problematic because no outcome data was available in the Canadian database. Using a phenomenological design grounded in a constructivist framework, the purpose of this study was to explore the meaning(s) that African Canadian youth ascribed to positive outcomes on exiting the CWS. A purposeful sample included 10 participants (6 females and 4 males, ranging in age from 19-24). The data collection method was face-to-face interviews with hand coding used to...more |
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| Document Title: | Youth with Disabilities in the United States Child Welfare System. |
| Personal Author: | Slayter, Elspeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Existing literature suggests that youth with disabilities are known to be at increased risk of maltreatment in the form of abuse and/or neglect. Little is known, however, about the experiences of youth with disabilities who are living in foster care or who are supervised by child protection authorities. This study establishes a baseline estimate of the prevalence of youth with disabilities living in foster care, documents reasons for child protection system involvement, identifies placement types while youth are in care and explores case outcomes. This cross-sectional, exploratory study draws on data from the 2012 Adoption and Foster Care Reporting System (AFCARS)...more |
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| Document Title: | Not Too Late: Effects of a Diligent Recruitment Program for Hard to Place Youth. |
| Personal Author: | Feldman, Sara Wolf.,Price, Kerry Monahan.,Ruppel, Joanne. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Among child welfare professionals there is agreement on the negative consequences for youth who age out of foster care without an attachment to a caring adult. There is a particularly challenging sub-population of youth in foster care at highest risk for this scenario: special-needs youth who reside in a congregate care setting and who have been freed for adoption. This paper details the “Parent for Every Child” initiative (PFEC), a federally funded diligent recruitment program which targeted special needs youth who resided in congregate care settings and who had been freed for adoption. PFEC had two primary objectives: 1) identify effective...more |
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| Document Title: | Factors Impacting Physical and Mental Health Care Utilization Among Children in Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Cho, Christine S. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Children involved with the foster care system after experiencing parental neglect or abuse are known to face numerous physical, mental, and developmental challenges. Compounding these concerns, youth with a history of maltreatment experience toxic stress that can extend into adulthood. In light of these health risks, timely and thorough physical and mental health care is critical to their well-being. Health care utilization among children in foster care (i.e., out-of-home care), however, is often inconsistent and fragmented, varying based on factors such as a child’s age, gender, race/ethnicity, out-of-home caregiver, and specific health needs. The long-term, predictive effects of these child-level predisposing,...more |
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| Document Title: | Collaborative Strategies for Diligent Recruitment / Los Angeles County, Department of Children and Family Services. |
| Corporate Author: | Los Angeles County (CA). Department of Children and Family Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This report describes the activities and accomplishments of a federally funded program to recruit families for children in the foster care system in Los Angeles County. The Collaborative Strategies for Diligent Recruitment was a multi-pronged effort to build cultural capacity and understanding among staff with respect to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth and families, recruit and retain more Resource Parents who can meet the needs of children in care, and maximize the number of children in LA County, particularly African-American, deaf, LGBTQ, Latino and probation youth, who reach permanency. The following agencies were contracted or identified to assist...more |
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| Document Title: | The Challenges of Caring for a Child with FASD (Special Issue: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). |
| Personal Author: | Brown, Julia. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | ‘Caring for a child or young person with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is very challenging’ is a statement commonly heard by the parents/carers involved. But why is it so challenging? What are the specific challenges? How does this sentence relate to the family-finding team, to panel considerations, to training for foster carers, to the selection of adopters and to care planning? This article seeks to address some of these issues from the viewpoint of the author’s experience of parenting two children with FASD and also as the Chief Executive of the FASD Trust, a national charity supporting affected children and...more |
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| Document Title: | Identifying Children Who are at Risk of FASD in Peterborough: Working in a Community Clinic Without Access to Gold Standard Dignosis (Special Issue: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). |
| Personal Author: | Gregory, Geraldine.,Reddy, Venkat.,Young, Clare. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | The number of UK children seen with complex behaviour difficulties where there is a history of exposure to alcohol and/or drugs prenatally appears to be increasing at an alarming rate. Community paediatricians work with vulnerable children and also act as medical advisers to adoption panels, so they have a unique overview of the unmet needs of looked after children affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This article reports on two simple audits of children seen in a community paediatric clinic setting. The first audit counted the number of children seen during a period of two-and-a-half years between April 2010 and...more |
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| Document Title: | Out-of-Home Care for Children with Special Needs (Chapter 7 in Critical Issues in Child Welfare, 2nd Ed.) |
| Personal Author: | Shireman, Joan Foster. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This chapter reviews issues in types of out-of-home care for children with special needs such as shelter foster care, care for children with special difficulties in the child welfare system, and group care. It illuminates the complexity of the task of matching children with the appropriate resources and ensuring that any moves from one type of care to another are appropriate and backed by adequate community support. The final section shares data on the long-term outcomes of out-of-home care. 83 references. |
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| Document Title: | The iCARE 365 (The Inter-Agency Community Adoption/Foster Family Recruitment Exchange). |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This final report describes the activities and accomplishments of the iCARE 365 (The Inter-Agency Community Adoption/Foster Family Recruitment Exchange) project, a federally funded 5-year multi-faceted diligent recruitment program in Michigan which was designed to recruit, retain, train, utilize, and support a range of resource families for children/youth in Michigan’s Child Welfare System with a special focus on youth identified as juvenile sexual offenders, as well as youth placed in psychiatric treatment facilities and residential settings. The project was implemented in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. The project was funded during fiscal years 2009-2013 and was designed to promote safety, permanence and...more |
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| Document Title: | Permanence for Disabled Children and Young People Through Foster Care and Adoption: A Selective Review of International Literature. |
| Personal Author: | Welch, Vicki.,Jones, Christine.,Stalker, Kirsten.,Stewart, Alasdair. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | Children who have been removed from their parents need stability and permanence; this is as true for disabled children as it is for others. Yet many children are subject to extended periods of uncertainty and instability. Growing attention has been paid to the need to achieve permanence within a timescale which meets children's needs. As disabled children are over-represented in looked after (in care) populations it is especially important that their needs are considered when formulating policy and practice in this area.This review of literature covers international material related to stability and permanence for disabled children, in particular permanence achieved through...more |
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| Document Title: | 2010 Diligent Recruitment Grant Final Report. Step Up! Diligent Recruitment Project. (Includes appendices) |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This report describes the activities and accomplishments of a federally funded program in New Mexico to recruit resource families who reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of children in care, address the absence of concurrent planning for children in care who are over the age of three years, and improve the retention of resource families. The 5-year Step Up! Diligent Recruitment project was funded for fiscal year 2011 through 2015 and was designed as a multi-faceted, grass-roots recruitment strategy featuring an innovative approach to recruit and retain resource families who reflect the ethnic and racial diversity of children in care who...more |
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| Document Title: | Overcoming Difficult Comprehension Challenges (Chapter 94 in The Kinship Parenting Toolbox: A Unique Guidebook for the Kinship Care Parenting Journey). |
| Personal Author: | McClain, Lee Tobin. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This chapter explains how caregivers can help foster children who are struggling with reading. Tips include: share your reading process, keep highlighters handy, pre-read with your kids, ask quest ions, read aloud and get him or her to read aloud to you, and make reading a priority. Stages of reading at different ages are also described. |
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| Document Title: | Charting the Course: Using Data to Support Foster Youth College Success. |
| Corporate Author: | RTI International. John Burton Foundation for Children. Stuart Foundation. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This report provides information on the educational experiences of foster youth attending a subset of community colleges and universities in California. It builds on the work of the California College Pathways (CCP) initiative, a public and private partnership that supports campuses and community organizations to help foster youth succeed in postsecondary education. This strategy is designed to increase the number of foster youth in California who earn a college degree or certificate. The report, presented in two parts–Part 1: Community Colleges and Part 2: Universities–aggregates data across 31 CCP campuses and demonstrates how foster youth students are faring on a common...more |
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| Document Title: | Perceived Mental Health, Behavioral, and Adaptive Needs for Children in Medical Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Ogg, Julia.,Montesino, Mario.,Kozdras, Deborah.,Ornduff, Renee.,Lam, Gary Yu Hin.,Takagishi, Jennifer. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | The prevalence of both mental and physical health concerns among children in foster care is elevated compared to the general population; however, less is known about the overlap between the behavioral/mental health needs of children in foster care with significant medical issues. The purpose of this study was to examine the mental/behavioral health needs and adaptive behavior of children in medical foster care (MFC), a unique group of children in foster care with medically fragile conditions. Two sequential studies were conducted. In the first study, focus groups were conducted with MFC parents (n = 10), MFC nurses and social workers (n...more |
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| Document Title: | The Nebraska Foster Care Review Office Report on the State Ward Permanency Pilot. Submitted Pursuant to LB905 (2014). March 24, 2015. |
| Corporate Author: | Nebraska Foster Care Review Office. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This report shares findings from the Nebraska Foster Care Review Office’s (FCRO) analysis of the State Ward Permanency Pilot, a project that serves state wards who are eligible for services through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities, but do not qualify for priority funding under the Developmental Disabilities Service Act. State wards receiving an enhanced level of care or otherwise assessed to have above-average habilitative needs are to be given priority to participate in the Pilot. To complete the evaluation, the FRCO discussed each individual case with the child welfare case managers and superiors and...more |
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| Document Title: | Meeting the Needs of High Needs Children in the Texas Child Welfare System. |
| Corporate Author: | The Stephen Group. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | The Stephen Group (TSG) conducted an assessment of the status, policies, and practices that currently exist between Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) and Child Placing Agencies (CPA) in providing behavioral health case management services to children with the highest needs, and was asked to make recommendations on improving the performance of care based on our findings. The review also considered the intersection of responsibilities among STAR Health Medicaid services and the Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHA) as well. The review found there is a lack of a clear standard for what “high needs” means within the child welfare system, there is...more |
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| Document Title: | A Special Case for Children with Special Needs. |
| Personal Author: | Michleburgh, Lacey. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This article explains the need for children with disabilities to be placed with their siblings. It discusses the general legal treatment of siblings, highlights the difficulties that siblings with special needs endure in foster care and in permanent placements, the benefits of placing children with special needs together with their siblings and the barriers that still remain, and proposed solutions to keeping siblings together. 193 references. |
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| Document Title: | Children's Rights Matter to Us: Over 400 Children and Youth Speak Out: Findings From the First Annual Listening Tour of the Ontario Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth. |
| Corporate Author: | Ontario Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | On November 13, 2014, the Ontario Advocate’s Office launched its first annual listening tour, leading up to the National Day of the Child, on November 20th, and met with children and youth in Toronto, London, Windsor, Thunder Bay, Manitoulin Island, Prince Edward County, Perth, and Ottawa. The Advocate and his staff met with youth in the care of the Children’s Aid Societies, children with special education needs, children with mental health needs, youth who were homeless, youth in custody and First Nations children – all groups of children within the mandate of the Advocate’s Office. This report represents the collective voice...more |
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| Document Title: | 'I Know That I'm in My Own World; It's OK, They Know Me Here': The Challenge of Coping With FASD in Educational Settings (Special Issue: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). |
| Personal Author: | Roberts, Brian. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | In July 2012, the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group published their long-awaited report into the educational attainment of looked after children. This report included 10 key recommendations to improve practice. One was that ‘teachers should receive greater training to improve their understanding of and ability to manage issues such as trauma, attachment and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)’. Members of the working group understood that these conditions can have significant and lifelong effects on the education and life chances of children who have been in care. It could be argued that of the three conditions listed, FASD may well be the...more |
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| Document Title: | Health Issues for Judges to Consider for Children in Foster Children. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | Intended to inform juvenile court judges, this booklet provides an overview of important health issues for children and youth in foster care. Following an introduction that discusses the important role of juvenile court judges in influencing the health and well-being of children in foster care, the first section reviews special considerations for children with medically complex conditions. Following sections discuss transitions and discharges from care, common health conditions about which judges should be aware, health conditions found disproportionately among children in foster care, the importance of charting growth, and efforts by child health organizations to improve the health of children and...more |
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| Document Title: | Guidance on the Amendments to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act by the Uninterrupted Scholars Act. May 2014. |
| Corporate Author: | United States Department of Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | This guidance document explores the impact of the Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) signed into law by President Barack Obama on January 14, 2013, on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and confidentiality provisions which apply to Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The document explains the USA amends FERPA in two ways. First, the USA amends FERPA to permit educational agencies and institutions to disclose a student's education records, without parental consent, to a caseworker or other representative of a State or local child welfare agency or tribal organization authorized to access a...more |
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| Document Title: | Foster Children's Behavior Problems and Impulsivity in the Family and School Context. |
| Personal Author: | Bernedo, Isabel M.,Salas, María D.,Fuentes, María J.,García-Martín, Miguel Ángel. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | This study analyzed foster carers' and teachers' assessments of behavior problems and impulsivity/inattention in 104 children in foster care (56 boys and 48 girls). The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Conners' Parent Rating Scale?Revised were completed by foster parents, while the Teacher's Report Form (TRF) and the Conners' scale were completed by teachers. One of the main findings of the study was the high degree of agreement between foster carers' and teachers' views regarding externalizing problems. However, carers perceived more problems related to impulsivity/inattention than did teachers. Two further findings were that foster boys present more externalizing problems and impulsivity/inattention...more |
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| Document Title: | The Voices of Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Transitioning from Care; What Child Welfare Agencies and Youth Practitioners need to Know (Chapter 9 in Reinvesting in Families: Strengthening Child Welfare Practice for a Brighter Future). |
| Personal Author: | Fuchs, John.,Burnside, Linda. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | This chapter presents a reconceptualization of adolescent transition to adulthood that should be used to guide policy and program development for youth with fetal alcohol syndrome disorders (FASD) who transition out of care. It then provides recommendations for service reformation outlining the benefits for youth with FASD and the implications for child welfare service delivery. 24 references. |
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| Document Title: | Supporting the Needs of Students Involved With the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice System in the School District of Philadelphia. |
| Corporate Author: | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute. PolicyLab. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | In January 2013, PolicyLab at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) was commissioned by the Mayor's Office of Education (MOE), School District of Philadelphia (SDP), Philadelphia School Reform Commission (SRC), and Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) to examine the distribution, concentration, and academic outcomes of youth in Philadelphia's public schools involved with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system. The research was requested to inform policy decisions intended to improve educational success for youth involved with DHS in Philadelphia. This report presents data from a targeted cross-system review of students in the 3rd, 7th, 9th, and 12th grades from the...more |
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| Document Title: | Assessing Restrictiveness: A Closer Look at the Foster Care Placements and Perceptions of Youth With and Without Disabilities Aging Out of Care (Special issue: Child Welfare and Disabilities). |
| Personal Author: | Schmidt, Jessica.,Cunningham, Miranda.,Dalton, Lawrence D.,Powers, Laurie E.,Geenen, Sarah.,Orozco, Claudia Guadalupe. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This study examined the experience of restrictiveness among transition-aged youth in foster care. Utilizing a sample of 207 youth, placement types and youth perceptions of restriction around communication, movement around one's home, and access to the community were examined for youth receiving special education services, youth receiving developmental disability services, and youth without disabilities. Youth with disabilities were more likely to be placed in more restrictive placement types and had significantly higher levels of perceived restriction in all areas. Additionally, males with disabilities experienced higher levels of restrictiveness, while White youth with disabilities also experienced greater community restrictiveness. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Reaching Everyone: Promoting the Inclusion of Youth with Disabilities in Evaluating Foster Care Outcomes. |
| Personal Author: | Blakeslee, Jennifer E.,A. Del Quest,,Powers, Jennifer.,Powers, Laurie E.,Geenen, Sarah.,Nelson, May.,Dalton, Lawrence D.,McHugh, Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Efforts to evaluate foster care outcomes must avoid systematic exclusion of particular groups. Although often unrecognized as such, youth with disabilities are highly overrepresented in the U.S. foster care system, and yet youth with some disabilities, including those with intellectual, serious emotional, and physical impairments may be underrepresented in research and evaluation studies evaluating foster care outcomes. The recruitment and retention of youth with various disabilities in such studies can be impeded by under-identification of disability and relatively high placement and school mobility. Furthermore, youth with various disabilities may experience more disappointing outcomes than foster youth overall, underscoring the importance of...more |
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| Document Title: | Faces of Medicaid: Examining Children's Behavioral Health Service Utilization and Expenditures. |
| Personal Author: | Pires, Sheila.,Grimes, Katherine.,Gilmer, Todd.,Allen, Kamala.,Mahadevan, Roopa. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This study sought to: 1) Examine overall patterns of behavioral health service use and expense for Medicaid-insured children and youth in the U.S.; 2) Examine psychotropic medication use and expense for Medicaid-insured children; 3) Better understand the associated patterns of physical health service use and expense for these children; and 4) Describe profiles of behavioral health service use for Medicaid-insured children in foster care, as well as for children with developmental disabilities. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Facts on Kids in South Dakota: The National Survey of Children With Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN). |
| Personal Author: | McCarthy, Kylie M.,Rice, Betsy. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet explores results of the 2009/2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN) and compares and contrasts the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s six outcomes for South Dakota and the nation. It begins with background information on the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Maternal and Child Health Services Black Grant, and the six core outcomes that describe what families should expect for the service system. The six care areas are: partnering with families in shared decision-making for child’s optimal health; coordinated, ongoing, comprehensive care within a medical home; consistent and adequate public or private insurance;...more |
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| Document Title: | Position Statement on Quality Foster Care Services Continuum for Deaf Children. |
| Corporate Author: | National Association of the Deaf. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this Position Statement is to underscore the importance and need for quality foster care services for children who are deaf. This includes effective communication, awareness of cultural issues, and best practices in the delivery of foster care services to this unique population. |
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| Document Title: | Foster Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Prevalence, Length of Stay, and Placement Patterns (Special issue: Child Welfare and Disabilities). |
| Personal Author: | Bilaver, Lucy A.,Havlicek, Judy. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | The goals of this study are to identify the prevalence of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) entering out-of-home care and to focus attention on length of stay and placement stability. To achieve these goals, this study links Illinois administrative data with Medicaid records. Overall, 2.4% of the sample has a diagnosis of ASD. The median length of stay for children with ASD is 1.6 times longer than children without ASD. A latent class analysis identifies three distinct profiles of movement: escalating, de-escalating, and continuous. Study findings are discussed in the context of service needs of children with ASD. (Author abstract)...more |
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| Document Title: | Exploring the Specific Needs of an Understudied Group: Children with Intellectual Disability in Residential Child Care. |
| Personal Author: | Sainero, Ana.,del Valle, Jorge F.,López, Mónica.,Bravo, Amaia. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Children and adolescents who live in out of home care in the child protection system are considered to be vulnerable to manifesting mental health disorders as well as other types of difficulties. This risk is greater in the case of children who display any type of disability. The aim of this study is to profile the state of health and well-being of a group of children presenting intellectual disability who live in residential care in a Spanish autonomous community and to compare these results with their non-disabled peers.Two questionnaires filled in by the caseworker and key residential worker, respectively, were used...more |
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| Document Title: | Breaking Down the Silos: Examining the Intersection Between Child Welfare and Disability (Special issue: Child Welfare and Disabilities). |
| Personal Author: | LaLiberte, Traci L.,Lightfoot, Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This introductory article introduces following articles that examine numerous ways in which current knowledge, practices, and policies need modification and/or improvement as they pertain to public child welfare services involving children and adults with various types of disabilities. The articles explore services for children with disabilities in child welfare and for parents with disabilities in child welfare. |
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| Document Title: | Special Education Experience of Older Foster Youth With Disabilities: An Analysis of Administrative Data (Special issue: Child Welfare and Disabilities). |
| Personal Author: | Hill, Katharine. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Using state administrative data, this study explores the experience of older youth with disabilities in out-of-home placement in the special education system. Findings indicate that these youth differ demographically and have lower rates of school completion than their peers with disabilities in the general population. Of particular concern is the isolation of these youth into more segregated special education settings versus settings that encourage greater peer and school involvement. However, high attendance rates for these youth indicate they experience a consistent connection with school. Thus, schools may be well positioned to serve as a connection point for child welfare and special...more |
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| Document Title: | Out-of-Home Care Extension for Youth With Individualized Education Programs (Children and Families -- Children and Families) (including, Required Components of an Individualized Education Program). |
| Corporate Author: | Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Joint Committee on Finance. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This paper explores extending out-of-home care for youth with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in Wisconsin. It begins by explaining reasons children are placed in out-of-home care, different types of placements, aging out of out-of-home care placements, and the requirement that all children with disabilities have an IEP. It is then proposed that the Governor provide $175,900 in 2013-14 and $1,275,600 in 2014-15 to provide kinship care payments and long-term kinship care payments for persons 18 to 21 years of age, who are full-time students in good academic standing at a secondary school or its vocational or technical equivalent if an IEP...more |
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| Document Title: | Who Is Willing to Foster Children With Disabilities? (Special issue: Child Welfare and Disabilities). |
| Personal Author: | Orme, John G.,Cherry, Donna J.,Krcek, Taylor E. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Children with disabilities represent a significant and increasing proportion of children in foster care. In a national sample of 304 foster mothers we identified two groups of mothers, one willing to foster children with any type of disability except HIV/AIDS (51%) (Unconditional mothers), and a second group who were more selective (49%) (Selective mothers). Unconditional mothers fostered longer, fostered more children, and had more foster children in their homes. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Older Youth With Disabilities in Foster Care: The Prevalence and Experience of Older Youth With Disabilities in Foster Care in Minnesota: An Analysis of State Administrative Data. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This brief highlights the experiences of older youth with disabilities in Minnesota and their intersection with the child welfare system. |
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| Document Title: | Minnesota Adoption Disruptions and Dissolutions: An Examination of Children in Private Out-Of-Home Placements: Comparison of Preliminary Data by Agency Type. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. Minnesota Council of Child Caring Agencies. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses the preliminary findings of a survey that examined adoption disruptions and dissolutions among children in Minnesota's private-agency out-of-home placements. Data was gathered through a survey of 38 State-licensed private residential treatment centers, group homes, and treatment foster home placement agencies in Minnesota. Agencies were asked to have each of their case managers complete one survey per child or youth on their case load who was physically housed in the facility or home on February 29, 2012. A total sample of 938 youth was obtained after the data had been cleaned for duplications and incomplete submissions. A chart provides...more |
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| Document Title: | Meeting the Special Needs of Foster Children in Child Care. |
| Personal Author: | Conners-Burrow, Nicola.,Patrick, Terese. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Intended for early childhood professionals, this brief explains the trauma experienced by children in foster care, the impact of trauma on young children, and specific behaviors that are possible reactions to trauma in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It explains children need a stable relationship with a caring adult and can benefit from attachment to their child care teacher. Recommendations are made to early childhood teachers that can support children who have experienced trauma, including: maintain an age appropriate daily schedule, provide encouragement and support, use positive behavior guidance techniques, and be sensitive to the things in the environment that may cause...more |
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| Document Title: | Permanency and placement planning for older youth with disabilities in out-of-home placement. |
| Personal Author: | Hill, Katharine. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Despite their overrepresentation in the child welfare system (Crosse, Kaye, & Ratnofsky, 1992; Sullivan & Knutson, 2000), little is known about the permanency and placement experiences of young people with disabilities in out-of-home placement. Using state administrative data, this study examined the experience of older youth with disabilities in foster care, focusing on placement stability, permanency planning, and placement outcomes. Findings include that older youth with disabilities were more likely to experience longer time in out-of-home placement, and higher rates of placement instability than their peers without disabilities. Additionally, analysis found that only 60% of the youth in the sample had...more |
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| Document Title: | Welfare of Children in Foster Care: Health Care Needs and Social Security Benefits. |
| Personal Author: | Mitchell, Cooper.,Parker, Mark E. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This book examines the health care needs and social security benefit issues facing children in the foster care system with a focus on Medicaid benefits, private health insurance reforms, and possible legislative changes. Chapter 1 discusses the incidence of medical, social, and behavioral disability in children placed in foster care and shares major health findings concerning this population. An overview is then provided of federal programs and policies that directly or indirectly address some of the health care needs of foster children and young adults, including programs and policies in child welfare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. The chapter concludes with...more |
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| Document Title: | Extension of Foster Care Services: For Young People Who Cannot Attend Work or School Due to Serious Mental and/or Physical Health Needs or an Intellectual Disability. |
| Corporate Author: | Tennessee Alliance for Children and Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet explains foster care services may be extended for some young people aging out of foster care in Tennessee who have been identified with an intellectual disability, a mental health diagnosis, or are medically indicated, and who are unable to continue education or attain employment due to their condition. Foster care extension is authorized in three month (quarterly) periods, with a goal of transitioning the young person to greater independence. It explains the purpose of the extension of foster care services, eligibility criteria, the need for clinical authorization and consultation by the regional Department of Children's Services Well Being...more |
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| Document Title: | Statewide Special Education Surrogate Parent Programs: Ensuring Quality Advocacy to all Foster Children with Special Education Needs. |
| Personal Author: | Choe, Gina. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) protects foster children's rights to have a special education decision maker. For foster children with special needs who do not have a natural or adoptive parent or a responsible adult in their life to take on this role, IDEIA requires that a special education surrogate parent be appointed by appropriate procedures. Under IDEIA, these procedures are delegated to the states. Each state must ensure that local education agencies (LEAs) delineate methods for recruiting and maintaining a pool of available special education surrogate parents. Due to differing state laws and LEA procedures, there are...more |
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| Document Title: | State Ward Statistical Snapshot Project. |
| Personal Author: | Baumfalk, Benjamin.,Shepherd, Eva. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This report contains a number of tables comprised of aggregate data for students who attended Nebraska accredited public schools, including special purpose schools, between the dates of July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 and were identified as state wards. According to the State Ward Education Snapshot Agreement, the purpose of this project is to provide information to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in support of their effort "to evaluate the effectiveness of Nebraska's K-12 public school system as it relates to the education of state wards." There are two major sections contained in this report required...more |
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| Document Title: | Dealing with Disruption in Fostering and Adoption Placements. |
| Personal Author: | Argent, Hedi.,Coleman, Jeffrey. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This practice guide is concerned with British children who move into permanent foster and adoptive placements and then have to move again contrary to expectations. It begins by defining disruption and reviewing risk factors for disruption and reasons for disruptions, including behavioral problems, preferential rejection experiences, sexual abuse history, exposure to prenatal drug and alcohol misuse, and carers' expectations and experience. The following chapter provides an overview of the legal framework surrounding adoption disruption in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Chapter 4 reviews common causes of disruption and common concerns about family placement that need to be given due...more |
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| Document Title: | Mott Haven Academy Charter: Growing a Culture Within the Foster Care System. |
| Personal Author: | Hobbes, Laural. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This article highlights the South Bronx Mott Haven Academy Charter School, a school that addresses the additional needs of foster children by co-locating child welfare services within the school building. The benefits of surrounding children with positive and preventative services so they can develop emotionally and academically are discussed, as well as the key features of the school. |
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| Document Title: | Overlooked and Unheard: Abuse of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Their Experience With CPS and Foster Care. |
| Personal Author: | Lomas, Gabriel I.,Johnson, Harold A. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Children with hearing loss are considered a low-incidence disability population, yet abuse among this population is up to 4 times that of children who are typically developing. The needs among this population are significant, but resources in communities across the nation are few. The authors discuss barriers to disclosure, school-based concerns, and problems with the current child welfare system. A case study offers readers insight into the experience of children with hearing loss in the system. Finally, specific recommendations for marriage and family counselors are offered to improve the foster care experience of children with hearing loss. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Educational Experiences of Youth with Disabilities in Foster Care: Part Two in the Policy Brief Series on Disability. |
| Personal Author: | Hill, Katharine. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Part 2 of an analysis of the educational experiences of older youth with disabilities in Minnesota's foster care system, this brief begins by discussing the overrepresentation of youth with disabilities in the population of youth in the child welfare system and the academic challenges they face. The low-quality of transition plans of foster care youth with disabilities and the higher level of isolation they experience in their special education settings. The education mobility foster youth with disabilities face and their high drop-out rate is noted. Policy recommendations are provided for addressing each challenge. 18 references. |
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| Document Title: | How the IDEA and the Fostering Connections Act Can Work Together to Ensure School Stability and Seamless Transitions for Children With Disabilities in the Child Welfare System. |
| Corporate Author: | ABA Center on Children and the Law. Education Law Center (Philadelphia, Pa.) Juvenile Law Center (Philadelphia, Pa.) Legal Center for Foster Care and Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This brief is part of a series of materials designed to be used together to support all stakeholders in implementing the education provisions of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (the Fostering Connections Act). Information is provided on how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Fostering Connections Act can help advocates ensure school stability and smooth transitions for children in foster care who have disabilities. Case studies are provided to illustrate the issues involved when advocating for school stability, and information is given on requirements under IDEA, the implementation of education provisions of...more |
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