This article analyzes data from a qualitative study that aims to investigate the well-being and vulnerability of Swiss children and adolescents in residential care. The empirical findings focus on the importance of digital media for children’s and adolescents’ well-being from their perspectives.

This research explores how the perception of “feeling like a family” impacts the quality of life for children and adolescents in residential care in Spain. Findings from both qualitative and quantitative studies show that shared activities, affectionate relationships, and supportive environments foster this sense of family, which in turn is strongly linked to improved well-being.

This article explores how a new initiative launched in July 2025 in Plymouth, U.K. aims to transition children in residential care into nurturing family-based environments like foster or kinship care.

Italy and Türkiye, both key transit countries for unaccompanied children, have legal frameworks to support them, yet gaps between policy and practice hinder access to services and a smooth transition to adulthood. This study, based on qualitative fieldwork and 23 interviews conducted in both countries, examines reception systems, accommodation services, and the challenges unaccompanied children face during this critical life stage.

Children's Homes Association warns 'inexperienced providers' have driven a 15% rise in number of registered homes from 2024-25 and that children are being placed in residential care inappropriately due to fostering shortage.

This study reanalyzes interviews with 20 children in Ireland to explore their perspectives on participation in child protection processes involving their families. Findings show that while children often shared adult concerns, they viewed participation differently—particularly regarding risk, safety, stigma, and the need for ongoing dialogue—highlighting the importance of more child-centred approaches in practice.

This study examines the role of transition plans (TPs) in supporting young people leaving youth care in Flanders, identifying ownership, integrated working, and social support as key elements for effectiveness. While TPs have strong potential to guide meaningful transitions, their success depends on flexible, person-centred design and reflective professional practice that aligns with young people’s aspirations and values.

This report makes a series of recommendations on issues affecting all types of care, including foster care, adoption, kinship care, children’s homes, and support for disabled children in the UK.

The UK Government has announced the roll out of up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs in England to provide greater integrated support for families with children under five, including help with housing issues, early development, wellbeing and at

Parents across the UK will benefit from greater support to make family life easier on their doorstep, as the government rolls out ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ across every local authority – relieving pressure on parents and giving half a million more