The Effect of International Adoption as an Orphan Care Method in Uganda
This literature review addresses how international adoption affects Uganda’s orphan care methods from both micro and macro perspectives.
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An Assessment of the Compatibility of Ugandan Legislation with the Convention on the Rights of the Child
The purpose of the assessment was two-fold: To identify legislative provisions that are incompatible with international standards, as well as the gaps where the legislation fails to recognise or does not adequately recognise or protect international human rights standards.
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Value for Money Audit Report on the Management and Handling of Child Adoption Process in Uganda
The aim of this audit was to assess how the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MOGLSD) is handling the current adoption process of children leaving in a bid to protect their rights and welfare.
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Kids, Families and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent Need to Respond
This KIDS COUNT policy report examines how households with children are faring during the pandemic. Its findings are primarily based on surveys conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Race/ethnicity and running away from foster care
Using data from 17 states in the U.S., the author of this study measured the probability of running away from foster care for Black, Hispanic, and White youth.
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Exploring fit for the cultural adaptation of a self-determination model for youth transitioning from out-of-home care: A comparison of a sample of Swedish youth with two samples of American youth in out-of-home care
Prior research has established evidence for self-determination enhancement as a promising intervention for youth transitioning from out-of-home care. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which self-determination enhancement is a promising strategy for the Swedish context.
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Evaluating the 'My Life' self-determination model for older youth in foster care: Establishing efficacy and exploring moderation of response to intervention
The current study builds on previous experimental evaluations of the My Life Model (MLM) for self-determination enhancement, which demonstrated effectiveness in improving educational and transition-to-adulthood outcomes for youth in foster care with disabilities, including those with mental health challenges.
Cognitive and behavioural profile of minors in residential care: The role of executive functions
The present study analysed the executive, emotional, and behavioural profile of 121 minors aged between 13 and 17, who were living in residential care homes funded by Asociación Nuevo Futuro (Spain).
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Meeting families where they are: Text‐based support in parent to parent programs
This paper reports on the results of an online survey of P2P stakeholders regarding: How text‐based support is being used in P2P programs and whether text‐based support is perceived as providing benefits to parents of children with disabilities.
Improving parenting knowledge through caregiver education in China
This study examines the effect of an innovative caregiver education program in China on caregivers' perceived increase of parenting knowledge.