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Child development is positively associated with placement stability for children and young people in out-of-home care (OOHC). Placement stability is associated with better immediate and long-term outcomes during and after children leave care. Children who are removed from their parents' care and then experience multiple placement changes during their OOHC journey are more likely to experience distrust, behavioural difficulties, a lack of securely attached relationships, physical and mental health challenges and academic difficulties. While the number of placement moves is only one part of defining stability, it is one that is particularly relevant for caseworkers and managers making decisions about implementing interventions for children in OOHC.
In this FACSIAR Lunch and Learn webinar, Dr Nafisa Asif, FACSIAR Senior Researcher and Dr Fred Wulczyn, Director for the Center for State-Child Welfare Data USA, presented findings from the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS). The analysis looked at the impact of placement stability on children and their development and wellbeing and factors that can enhance the stability of placements. They were joined by members of the Department of Communities and Justice Placement Stability Project team who presented on practices to encourage placement stability, decrease negative placement changes and enhance carer support and satisfaction.
The webinar was chaired by Jessica Stewart, Executive Director, FACSIAR, Department of Communities and Justice
Presentations
Placement stability and children's developmental outcomes: Evidence from the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS)
- Dr Nafisa Asif - Senior Researcher, FACSIAR, DCJ
- Dr Fred Wulczyn - Director, Center for State Child Welfare Data, USA
Download Nafisa and Fred's Presentation slides
The Placement Stability Project
- Neroli Saunders - Manager, Placement Stability, High Cost Emergency Arrangements (HCEA) Strategy Unit, System Reform Division
- Cassandra Skelly - Senior Project Officer, Placement Stability Team, High Cost Emergency Arrangements (HCEA) Strategy Unit, DCJ
Download Neroli and Cassandra's Presentation slides
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Additional resources
Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS)
The Placement Stability Project
- Homepage (DCJ staff only)
