Overview
This five-year, Health and Care Research Wales-funded study explored the experiences, outcomes and support needs of parents in and leaving care in Wales. The idea for the research came from care-experienced parents, who were involved throughout the study, including through an advisory group that helped to shape the research and its recommendations.
Activities and Methods
Conducted between 2014 and 2019, the study used a mixed-methods approach and involved all 22 local authorities in Wales. The research included interviews with care-experienced parents; a review of international evidence; interviews and surveys with local authorities to understand the prevalence, outcomes and support available to parents in and leaving care; and analysis of national datasets. Further interviews explored the experiences of expectant and new parents and the professionals supporting them.
Findings
Free to download book
This book, published by Policy Press, details the findings of the 5-year research study. The book is organised into three thematic sections, which explore outcomes, experiences and support for parents in and leaving care.
The book ends with a letter from a care-experienced parent, Jen, who makes a plea for policy and practice change.
The book is FREE to download and is available here
Lead Person
| Principal Investigator | Dr Louise Roberts |