Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre
Children who do not follow the conditions of a community or custody order may be returned to court and re-sentenced. In response to this breach of conditions, they may receive a more restrictive order or a return to custody, regardless of whether they have committed further offences. This can affect their education, relationships and wellbeing.… Read More
Overview The use of kinship care within child welfare has increased over the last decade, including using Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) for children leaving care. In Wales, in 2022, 285 children left care for adoption, and 295 on an SGO. SGOs are also granted through private law proceedings. There are some indications that Special Guardians,… Read More
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Overview The ‘When I Am Ready’ (WIAR) scheme was introduced in April 2016 under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, enabling young people leaving foster care to remain with their foster or kinship carers beyond the age of 18. The scheme responds to well-documented evidence that the abrupt transition to independent living at… Read More
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A comparative judgement analysis of direct work with families Read More
Overview Parents involved with children’s social care often describe feeling frightened, confused or powerless, particularly during child protection processes. This can make it harder for parents and professionals to work together and for parents to take part meaningfully in decisions about their children. Parental advocacy provides parents with support, advice or representation as they navigate… Read More
Overview Each year a substantial number of young people leave the care system in Wales. These young people face significant challenges during this transition related to housing, education, employment, health and wellbeing. Additionally, they frequently lack support networks typically experienced by their peers. The support they receive during this time is therefore a critical determinant… Read More
