Acts of Omission: An Overview of Child Neglect
This bulletin for professionals addresses the scope of the problem of child neglect, its consequences, and the importance of prevention.
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Accessing Adoption Support and Preservation Services
This factsheet outlines the types of adoption support and preservation services available in the U.S., their benefits, and ways to find services in your area.
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ICAV Perspective Paper: Would We Adopt via Intercountry or Transracial Adoption? Why, Why not?
This perspectives paper from InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV) includes statements from a group of international adoptees in response to the question: "Would you adopt via Intercountry or Transracial Adoption? Why, why not?
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Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Background and Federal Programs
This report explores federal programs available to support youth aging out of foster care in the US.
Todavía en peligro: Volunturismo internacional, segregación y abuso de niñas, niños y adolescentes en Guatemala
Este informe documenta violaciones a derechos humanos, explotación y trata de niñas, niños y adolescentes con y sin discapacidad en instituciones Guatemala.
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Still in harm’s way: International voluntourism, segregation and abuse of children in Guatemala
This report from Disability Rights International documents the human rights violations, exploitation, and trafficking of children with and without disabilities in Guatemala.
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Do children adopted from British foster care show difficulties in executive functioning and social communication?
In this study, 30 primary school aged UK adoptees without a history of institutionalisation completed an assessment of their intellectual, executive functioning and social communication abilities.
The effectiveness of psychological interventions with adoptive parents on adopted children and adolescents’ outcomes: A systematic review
This systematic review aimed to establish the effectiveness of interventions with adoptive parents on adopted children and adolescents’ psychological well-being, behavioural functioning and parent–child relationship.
Conceptualisations of Family and Social Work Family Practice in Chile, Mexico and Norway
This article presents findings from a cross-national study exploring how social workers in child welfare conceptualise ‘family’, and how they relate to ‘family’ in their practice.