Factors associated with reunification: A longitudinal analysis of long-term foster care

Cheng, Tyrone C.

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.04.023

Cited by 90 publications

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“…Other studies have similarly addressed co-occurring problems alongside SUD treatment also leading to higher reunification rates (Cheng, 2010;Marsh, Ryan, Choi, & Testa, 2006) confirming the importance of a tailored program to meet individual needs.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

Doab

Fowler

Dawson

2015

International Journal of Drug Policy

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Background: An estimated 60-70% of Australian children in out of home care have a parent with a substance use disorder (SUD). The assessment of a parent's history and needs and the design of supportive interventions, particularly for mothers who are often the primary carers of children, are important considerations in deciding whether or not family reunification is desirable and possible. It is not clear from the research how the needs of families can be best met. There are no systematic reviews that provide evidence to inform the development of preventative and remedial interventions and related policy options. We undertook a systematic review to examine maternal characteristics and program features that facilitate or pose a barrier to mother-child reunification in contexts where mothers have a SUD.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Papers that did not explicitly identify mothers as the sole focus or if the data were not disaggregated according to gender, were excluded. For examples see Brook, McDonald, and Yan (2012);Cheng (2010)). …”

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confidence: 99%

Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

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Fowler

Dawson

2015

International Journal of Drug Policy

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“…Studies have shown that when parents receive services targeting their problems, they are more likely to reunify (Cheng, 2010;Choi & Ryan, 2007), so the relatively high rate at which parents are ordered services targeting their problems is positive. However, the fact that about 35% of parents were ordered to receive treatment services for problems they were not known to have, in the context of heavy service plans and highly challenged parents, is concerning.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, research studies have shown that parents who received services that were "matched" to parental problems were more likely to reunify (Cheng, 2010;Choi & Ryan, 2007). On the other hand, poorly targeted services may be viewed as irrelevant by reunifying parents, thus disinclining them from accessing those services.…”

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Parental problems, case plan requirements, and service targeting in child welfare reunification

D'Andrade

Chambers

2012

Children and Youth Services Review

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“…Recent research has demonstrated that reunification is most likely to occur for families who have highly engaged caseworkers, received appropriately matched Family Reunification of Youth in Foster Care 223 services, and those who received support for basic needs (Cheng 2010). In addition, research has found that factors related to service delivery, such as the availability and intensity of support services for the family and child are negatively associated with re-entry into care (Bronson 2005).…”

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Family Reunification of Youth in Foster Care with Complex Mental Health Needs: Barriers and Recommendations

Madden

Maher²,

McRoy

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Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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This study presents findings of a formative evaluation of an innovative pilot program designed to reunify and reintegrate foster youth with complex mental and behavioral needs in residential treatment centers or therapeutic foster care with their families in the community. Data collection methods included in-depth structured case file reviews and semi-structured interviews with the youth, as well as their caregivers, Child Protective Services caseworkers, and pilot program staff. The participants provided important insights regarding system, program, and case-level barriers to the successful reunification of these youth back into the community. Training, practice, and policy recommendations are discussed.

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Factors associated with reunification: A longitudinal analysis of long-term foster care

Cited by 90 publications

References 26 publications

Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

Parental problems, case plan requirements, and service targeting in child welfare reunification

Family Reunification of Youth in Foster Care with Complex Mental Health Needs: Barriers and Recommendations

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