The third newsletter of the European Coalition for Community Living. Articles focus on good practices in providing care for children with disabilities.

A set of standards on the process of a child or young person entering care, being cared for, and leaving care, based primarily on the views of children, families, and caregivers.

This report aims to provide insight into children’s perceptions of participation within England’s residential care system, and to note any potential or perceived barriers to participation.

A powerpoint presentation on the research findings of the Bucharest Early Intervention Project team. Includes comparisons of children raised in institutional care, vs. children placed in foster care, vs. children raised in the community.

This chapter briefly outlines the range of assessments that are undertaken by psychologists in regards to placements for children in care, and underlines the importance of drawing together information about the child from different sources and perspectives.

A set of standards for agencies that provide child care/day care services within the family home e.g. nannies, child minders, and babysitters.

A template for assessing the suitability of kinship caregivers in the longer term, and for planning the care of a child in kinship care.

A guide on the changes needed to the culture, structure, and practice of organizations in order to include children’s participation in developing social care

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.

A child friendly assessment form for children/young people who are caregivers. The assessment helps them to identify what support services they may need.