This scoping study assesses the nature and extent of the evidence base in relation to increasing the number of care leavers in ‘settled, safe accommodation’. The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) carried out the study on behalf of the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People’s Services (C4EO), between November 2008 and February 2009.

Youth-friendly information booklet addressed to children and young people in alternative care.

Keys findings from the full investigation into state-run children's institutions in Ireland from the 1930s - 1990s

Explores particular vulnerabilities that arise for Roma children and families in regards to care as a result of social marginalization

This study aims to use media reports as a resource to collate existing information on abandoned babies and to draw conclusions to inform future response.

Outlines the development of a common set of indicators for EU member states to measure children's rights and collect data.

This report provides an assessment of the current situation with regards to rights of children in institutions in 42 Council of Europe member states.

In this meta-analysis of 75 studies on more than 3,888 children in 19 different countries, the intellectual development of children living in children's homes (orphanages) was compared with that of children living with their (foster) families.

This paper seeks to highlight the resilience‐enhancing potential for vulnerable young people of roles and relationships in the domains of recreation and work. The paper explores its theme through a specific focus on the needs of young people in long‐term care. 

Explores causal relationship between increased international adoption and increase in institutional care of children in Europe.