Improving school performance among Swedish foster children: A quasi-experimental study exploring outcomes of the Skolfam model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.10.014
Abstract: Abstract The educational underachievement of foster children has long been known and interventions aiming to improve school achievements in this population are highly warranted. The Skolfam model is a Swedish preventive approach with the primary… read more here.
Keywords: foster children; skolfam model; school performance; school ... See more keywords
Predictors of school engagement in foster children: A longitudinal study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.02.029
Abstract: Abstract Children in foster care are often characterized by low academic outcomes which negatively impact their later lives. School engagement may be a key element to promote their academic and educational outcomes. However, little is… read more here.
Keywords: foster children; study; school engagement; school ... See more keywords
Vital Few and Useful Many foster families from start to finish
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.11.041
Abstract: The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80–20 rule, is the observation that 20% of input (e.g., workers) produce 80% of the results. Consistent with this principle, previous research has identified a group (20%) of… read more here.
Keywords: foster children; foster families; foster; previous research ... See more keywords
Foster children are at risk for developing problems in social-emotional functioning: A follow-up study at 8 years of age
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104603
Abstract: Abstract Foster children are at risk for becoming less well-adjusted in their social-emotional functioning due to possible abuse and neglect prior to placement. There is no consistent evidence that foster children’s social-emotional functioning improves in… read more here.
Keywords: age; emotional functioning; foster children; social emotional ... See more keywords
Foster children’s cognitive functioning: A follow-up comparison study at 8 years of age
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105342
Abstract: Abstract Foster children are at risk for developmental challenges in several domains, such as cognitive functioning. The aim of the present study was therefore to investigate cognitive functioning at age 8 years among 39 foster… read more here.
Keywords: functioning age; age; years age; age years ... See more keywords
Custodial grandchildren and foster children: A school performance comparison
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106253
Abstract: Abstract Several nationwide and state-level programs exist to help the educational achievement and scholastic performance of foster children. However, most non-parental care is actually provided by grandparents. Prior research concerning the academic achievement and behaviors… read more here.
Keywords: academic achievement; school; performance; foster children ... See more keywords
Exploring Language Development Support for Foster Children: A Scoping Review of Interventions for Foster Care Families.
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DOI: 10.1044/2022_ajslp-22-00082
Abstract: PURPOSE Children in foster care are at an increased risk for language delays and disorders, and foster parents can play a significant role in preventing delays in early language development. This scoping review explored empirical… read more here.
Keywords: review; language development; language; foster care ... See more keywords
Foster children’s perspectives on participation in child welfare processes: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275784
Abstract: The objective of this meta-synthesis was to systematically synthesise qualitative research that explores foster children’s perspectives on participation in child welfare processes. Searches were conducted in Medline (OVID), Embase, PsycINFO, and Social Science Citation Index.… read more here.
Keywords: child welfare; welfare processes; foster children; meta synthesis ... See more keywords