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For over 10 years, the members of the group for research and action on neglect (known by its French acronym, GRIN) have been studying the complex issue of child neglect. They have come to refer to neglect as a “world,” a sort of neighbourhood, in which isolated, vulnerable families—the poorest of the poor—struggle to survive. S.A.I.N. stands for “Service d’aide intégré en négligence” (or “…

Narrative data of the experiences of 15 street youth workers revealed the need to be versatile in approaches with street youth and the importance of developing a working relationship based on trust and respect. Relationships among staff, agency structure, and the stigmatization of the homeless was discussed, along with the process of becoming an effective worker, including the establishment of…

… Child and family poverty in Canada: Implications for child welfare research Feuillet d'information … 1 … en … Child and family poverty in Canada: Implications for child welfare … The 1989 House of Commons unanimously passed a motion to eliminate child poverty by 2000. 13 years after the target date between 500,000 and 1 million children in Canada continue to grow up in households that are struggling economically (Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 202-0802). In this brief we describe the measures of low-income used in Canada for families and children. Further, we provide the…

The purpose of this study was to explore the attachment patterns and perceptions of relationships with staff members of youth living in group homes. Seventeen youth completed a survey containing standardized measures of attachment and open-ended questions regarding their perceived relationships with staff members. Even though 67% of the youth were found to have an insecure attachment pattern,…

… Kinship navigation: Facilitating permanency and equity for youth in child welfare Article de journaux … 1 … en … Kinship navigation: Facilitating permanency and equity for youth in child welfare … Highlights• There is considerable interest in kinship care, but very insufficient data on effective models for implementation.• This paper moves the field forward by examining outcomes for a clearly-defined and conceptually-grounded model of Kinship Navigation.• Results show that youth who experience Kinship Navigation have significantly higher rates of permanency via permanent legal…

That parents with intellectual disabilities are noted to be involved with child protection systems at disproportionate rates is well documented. Drawing on national-level data from the United States' child protection system, this study examines the prevalence of substantiated child protection cases involving a parent with an intellectual disability as well as information about demographic…

… Kinship foster family type and placement discharge outcomes Article de journaux … 1 … en … Kinship foster family type and placement discharge outcomes … Using a combination of survey and administrative data describing 453 public kinship foster family placements in Illinois, this study examines the relationship between kinship family type and the timing and disposition of children's placement discharge outcomes.Family types are identified using an empirically-grounded typology of kinship families based on family structure and household composition…

There are many complex and fascinating questions about the potential links between behaviour and perceptions. One of the topics that interests researchers is the relationship between the behaviour involved in domestic violence and the perception of violence on the part of both perpetrators and victims. This information sheet summarizes some of the results of an innovative research program carried…

The Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect, 2008 (OIS-2008) is the fourth provincial study to examine the incidence of reported child maltreatment and the characteristics of children and families investigated by child welfare authorities in Ontario. When interpreting the OIS-2008 and other research related to child maltreatment, it is important to consider the context in…

… Newfoundland & Labrador's child welfare system Feuillet d'information … 0 … fr … Newfoundland & Labrador's child welfare system … This CWRP Information Sheet provides an overview of the child welfare service delivery system in Newfoundland and Labrador. The summary is based on the authors’ synthesis of information collected from publicly available documents.