Journal of Children's Services: Volume 17 Issue 2
Research informing policy and practice
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Care leaver’s outcomes in Ireland: the role of social capital
Philip MullanThis paper aims to explore the outcomes experienced by young people leaving care in Ireland today through the theoretical lens of social capital.
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Caregivers’ perspectives on preparing girls to leave care in Ethiopia
Adrian D. Van Breda, Anduamlak Molla Takele, Messay Gebremariam KotechoResearch on caregivers’ experiences of and perspectives on preparing young people to leave care in Africa is lacking. A clearer understanding of caregivers’ practice and…
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COVID and the club: conversations with Boys & Girls Club leaders on providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tyler Prochnow, Megan S. Patterson, M. Renee Umstattd MeyerBoys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCs) provide numerous avenues for youth to connect, be physically active and have healthy meals/snacks. These services are often provided to…
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Affording managed opportunities for independence to build looked-after young people’s resilience: perceptions and experiences of care workers
Joyce Hlungwani, Adrian D. van BredaThe purpose of this study is to explore the contribution of what the authors have termed, “managed opportunities for independence” (MOI) in building the resilience of young people…
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1746-6660e-ISSN:
2042-8677ISSN-L:
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- prof Emily Munro