Children Looked After in England – Reflections on the Past, Present and Future. (8th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gupta, Anna
• Is Part Of: Children Australia. Volume 40:Number 4(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 304
• Page End: 309
• Publication Date: 2015-12-08
• Subjects: Children in care, -- Foster care, -- Adoption, -- Residential care; Child welfare -- Australia -- Periodicals; Children -- Services for -- Australia -- Periodicals; Family social work -- Australia -- Periodicals; 362.70994
• DOI: 10.1017/cha.2015.56
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1035-0772

Abstract

Abstract : This paper explores the debates surrounding out-of-home care for children who are unable to live with their birth parents and become looked after by the state in England. The historical context for the provision of out-of-home care is considered. Themes, including the use of residential care, foster care, adoption and placements of children from Black and minority ethnic children, are identified. These themes are re-examined in light of the current political and policy context, including the impact of globalisation. The paper concludes some reflections on future trends.