This publication by SOS Children’s Villages International brings together research findings, learning and policy recommendations about sibling relations in alternative care gathered from five different SOS Children’s Villages associations (Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and Spain).

This article highlights findings from various studies of developed countries focusing specifically on foster-care outcomes.

This document provides a review of outcome research on family foster care services in Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States of America. Further research directions to improve family foster care are suggested.