2nd to 5th October 2018
EUSARF 2018 PORTO
It is a land of fishing, trading, shipbuilding, sailing expertise, overseas discoveries, cod dishes and “Francesinha” (A dish you should not forget to try!). As far as higher education is concerned, the University of Porto has approximately 28.000 students and is considered one of the 100 best Universities in Europe.
We would like to invite you to go for a long walk along Porto’s historical downtown, considering it was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. You will surely see how beautiful it really is! Needless to say, the locals are extremely friendly and proud of living in such a wonderful place!
Welcome to EUSARF 2018 PORTO! Welcome to Alfândega do Porto!
Due to the expansion of trades over to the north of Portugal and after many conflicts between the bourgeois and Porto´s episcopal authority, Alfândega do Porto appeared as the entity of central authority (1254/1255). In 1320, D. Afonso IV commissioned warehouse and customs house to store goods. Approximately two hundred years later, D. João III decided to modernize the place, so that it could account for the commercial boom caused by the recent trade circumstances with Brazil. The new customs house, where EUSARF is taking place this year, was inaugurated in 1869. Thanks to the size of the building, Alfândega do Porto provides the necessary versatility to adapt to many events and serve numerous purposes. Security, acoustics, IT equipment and daylight are guaranteed in all the rooms. There are thirty-six thousand square meters of flexible space, wi-Fi coverage, 22 multifunctional rooms, some with built-in translation booths, waiting for you!
Does the “Douro Valley” mean anything to you? Well, it is a unique wine region in the northeast of Portugal. Mountains protect the valley from the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, and the soil, mainly composed of schist, helps shape the flavours and scents of the wine. Winters are dry and cold, causing hydric stress in vineyards, and summers are hot and full of resources, culminating in intense full-bodied wines. Is your mouth already watering? The history of the valley is long, since there are records of vineyards in this region going back to the Roman Empire. Are you somewhat curious?? At the Port Wine Tasting you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Douro and Porto and taste two kinds of Port wine, while enjoying a beautiful sunset by the river.
The Stock Exchange Palace - Palácio da Bolsa – has traces of diverse styles: eighteenth-century neoclassical, Tuscany architecture, and English Neo-Palladian. It was built across almost 70 years and its origin goes back to the night of the 24th of July of 1832. Porto was under siege of Dom Miguel I of Portugal, when a great fire broke out in the convent of S. Francisco, almost destroying it completely, as only the church remained behind. It was upon these ruins that traders built Palácio da Bolsa. Six main architects, dozens of engravers, plasterers, painters, gilders, mason bricklayer and hundreds of blue-collar workers, gave it their all build! Due to the time it took to get done and the quality required in the construction, Palácio da Bolsa became a real school for artists who worked at it. Annually, it attracts more than three hundred thousand visitors and is one of the most visited monuments in the North of Portugal. Our Gala dinner will be held in this elegant and exquisite place, combining past tradition and modern times. Be prepared for a night of glamour and joy!
Table of Contents
Child and Youth Care in Portugal: Towards Progress and Innovation 1
Prof. Maria Barbosa-Ducharne (University of Porto)
Infants in the Justice System in England: Trends in Newborn Entry to Care 2
Prof. Karen Broadhurst (Lancaster University)
Child Welfare Removals of Babies in Nordic Countries: A Paradox for Nordic Child Welfare Policy? 3
Mrs. Anne-Dorthe Hestbæk (VIVE - The Danish Center for Social Science Research), Prof. Ingrid Höjer (University of Gothenburg, department of Social Work), Prof. Tarja Pösö (University of Tampere, Faculty of Social Sciences, Social work), Prof. Marit Skivenes (University of Bergen)
Aboriginal Infant Removals: Trends, Disparities and Challenges 4
Dr. Melissa O’Donnell (University of Western Australia), Dr. Stephanie Taplin (Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University)
A Cross-Country Comparison of Policy and Practice 5
Dr. Mónica López López (University of Groningen), Dr. Susanne Witte (German Youth Institut), Mrs. Helen Baldwin (University of York)
Participation of Children under 12 in the Decision for Out-of-Home Care: Attitudes and Practices of Judges
in the Netherlands 6
Ms. Anne Steenbakkers (University of Groningen), Ms. Mariëlle Bahlmann (Defence for Children), Prof. Hans Grietens (University of Groningen)
The (Teen)Age-Divide: How Child Protection Case Workers in Norway and the United States Draw the
Symbolic Boundaries around Age in Relation to Children’s Participation 7
Prof. Katrin Križ (Emmanuel College)
The Methodology of Art-Based Research as a Way to Encourage Child Participation 8
Dr. Nuria Fuentes-Peláez (University of Barcelona), Dr. Ainoa Mateos (University of Barcelona), Prof. M. Àngels Balsells (University of Lleida), Prof. Mª José Rodrigo (University of La Laguna)
(Mis)Communication, (Mis)Understanding, (Mis)Trust? Thin Ethical Lines of Using Languages in
Re-search with Care Leavers 10
Mr. Samuel Keller (School of Social Work, Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
Ethical Issues and Proposed Ways to Address them while Conducting “Life Story” Interviews among Care
Leavers 11
Dr. Tehila Refaeli (Ben Gurion University)
Ethical Dilemmas in Presenting Research 12
Future Research Needs in the Field of Leaving Care 14
Dr. Veronika Paulsen (NTNU Social Research), Ms. Élodie Marion (École nationale d’administration publique, ENAP)
Challenges and Opportunities of Serving Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth in Residential Care 15
Dr. Mira Krishnan (Michigan State University)
The Trans(formation) of a Residential Treatment Center 16
Dr. Nick Ryan (Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services)
Learned in Building an Affirming Treatment Center, School and Family Connections for Transgender and
Gender Variant Young People 18
Dr. Peter Myers (Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School)
Ensuring Competent Residential Interventions for Youth with Diverse Gender and Sexual Identities and
Expressions 19
Ms. Kari Sisson (Association of Children’s Residential Centers)
A Holistic Approach to Child Development: Factors Influencing Overall Development in Children in Care
in Ontario, Canada 20
Ms. Meagan Miller (University of Ottawa), Dr. Barbara Greenberg (University of Ottawa), Mr. Erik Michael (Uni-versity of Ottawa), Dr. Robert Flynn (Uni(Uni-versity of Ottawa)
Adversity and Caregiver-Reported Executive Functions in Family Foster Children 21
Mr. Pablo Carrera (University of Seville), Dr. Jesús M. Jiménez-Morago (University of Seville), Dr. Maite Román (University of Seville)
The Development of Social Competence in Children Who Grew Up in Residential Care: A Longitudinal
Analysis from Early Childhood to Adolescence 22
Ms. Isabel Cáceres (University of Seville), Dr. Maite Román (University of Seville), Prof. Carmen Moreno (University of Seville), Prof. Jesús Palacios (University of Seville)
Attachment Representations and Socio-Emotional Difficulties in Alternative Care: A Comparison
be-tween Residential, Foster and Family Based Children in Chile 23
Dr. Manuela Garcia Quiroga (Pontificia universidad Católica de Valparaiso), Dr. Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis (University of Bath), Ms. Margarita Ibañez (Hospital San Joan de Deu Barcelona)
The Crucial Role of the Micro Caregiving Environment: Factors Associated with Attachment Styles in
Alternative Care in Chile 24
Dr. Manuela Garcia Quiroga (Pontificia universidad Católica de Valparaiso), Dr. Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis (University of Bath)
Timescales in Adoption and Permanence Planning in Scotland 25
Dr. Lucy Hanson (Liverpool Hope University), Dr. Gillian Henderson (Scottish Children’s Reporters Administra-tion), Ms. Indiya Kurlus (Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration)
More Adoptions more Quickly? The Impact of Recent Changes in Policy and Law in England and Wales 26
Prof. Judith Masson (School of Law, University of Bristol)
In the Best Interest of the Child – An Analysis of Judgments on Involuntary Adoption in the Norwegian
Judicial System 27
Ms. Hege Stein Helland (University of Bergen), Prof. Marit Skivenes (University of Bergen), Mr. Øyvind Samnøy Tefre (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)
Forced Adoptions in Denmark – A Human Rights Perspective 28
Mr. Peter K. Hjaltason (University of Copenhagen)
Finding Adoptive Families for ‘Harder to Place’ Children in England 29
Dr. Cherilyn Dance (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Enhancing Cultural Competence Through In-Service-Training: A Study among Indigenous People,
Immi-grants and National Minorities 31
Dr. Merete Saus (UiT The Arctic University of Norway), Dr. Anita Salamonsen (UiT The Arctic University of Nor-way), Dr. Marcela Douglas (UiT The Artic university of NorNor-way), Dr. Ketil Lenert Hansen (UiT The Arctic University of Norway)
Social-Emotional Development of Young Children in Care in Ontario, Canada: Minorities and the ASQ:SE 33
Dr. Barbara Greenberg (University of Ottawa), Ms. Meagan Miller (University of Ottawa), Mr. Erik Michael (Uni-versity of Ottawa), Dr. Robert Flynn (Uni(Uni-versity of Ottawa)
Unaccompanied Minors in Secure Care – An Action of Panic or a Necessary Intervention? 34
Dr. Katarina Thoren (Department of social work, Stockholm university), Dr. Åsa Backlund (Department of social work, Stockholm university)
Children from Minorities in French Child Welfare: Between Identification and Construction of
“Other-ness” 35
Dr. Sarra Chaïeb (Université de Strasbourg)
Social Re-Evaluation in a Collective Multi-Cultural Religious Society: A Case Study of Youth at Risk 36
Dr. Anat Kali (efrata college), Prof. Shlomo Romi (School of Education, Bar-Ilan University)
Moving Out Does Not Always Mean Moving On: Placement Stability and Relational Permanence for
Care-Experienced Young People 38
Dr. Dominic McSherry (Queen’s University Belfast), Dr. Montserrat Fargas (Queen’s University Belfast), Dr. Ker-rylee Weatherall (Queen’s University Belfast)
Moving to Permanent New Families: Supporting Positive Moves from Short-Term Foster Care to Adoption 39
Dr. Gillian Schofield (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia), Dr. Mary Beek (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia), Prof. Elsbeth Neil (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia)
Preparing Children for Adoption - Presentation of PPCA Program and its Application 40
Prof. Margarida Rangel Henriques (University of Porto), Dr. Isabel Fidalgo (University of Porto), Dr. Diana Teixeira (University of Porto), Ms. Sara Silva (University of Porto), Dr. Margarida Domingues (Câmara Municipal do Porto)
Creating a Safe Clinical Setting for Dyadic Interventions with Young Children and Their Birth Parents, in
the Process of Adoption 41
Dr. Adena Hoffnung Assouline (School of Social Work and Social Welfare- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Dr. Cigal Knei-Paz (School of Social Work Tel Aviv University)
The Assessment of Infertile Applicants for Open Adoption- Practice Implications 42
Ms. Lisa Velickovich (University of Sydney and Barnardos Australia), Ms. Ruth Drennan (University of Sydney and Barnardos Australia)
Strengthening Family Relationships within Therapeutic Residential Care: An Australian Scoping Study 45
Dr. Patricia McNamara (The University of Melbourne), Dr. Sara Mclean (Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia)
Evidence into Practice in Therapeutic Residential Care: Integrating Data to Improve Client Outcomes 47
Ms. Edith Loch (MacKillop Family Services), Mr. Matthew Purtell (The Carers Phone)
Social Inclusion and Residential Child Care 48
Dr. Ida Schwartz (Centre for Applied Welfare Research, University College Lillebaelt)
Towards the Social Inclusion of Young People Transitioning from Out-of-Home Care: An Examination of
the Home Stretch Campaign to Extend Australian Supports for Care Leavers till 21 Years 49
Dr. Philip Mendes (Monash University)
Extending Care from 18 to 21: Towards an International Evidence Base 50
Dr. Iain Matheson (Research Centre for Better Outcomes from Fostering and Residential Care)
Organizations Driven by Youth and Alumni from Child Welfare: Role of Peer Support in the Transition to
Adulthood 51
Dr. Isabelle Lacroix (CREVAJ ENAP Montréal), Prof. Martin Goyette (CREVAJ ENAP Montréal), Mrs. Isabelle-Ann Leclair-Mallette (CREVAJ ENAP Montréal), Mrs. Rosita Vargas Diaz (CREVAJ ENAP Montréal)
From Leaving Care to Leading Change: Participation of Care Leavers in a Policy Advisory Board 52
Dr. Talia Schwartz-Tayri (Tel Aviv University School of Social Work), Ms. Hadas Lotan (The council for the child in care), Ms. Natali Edelshtein (The council for the child in care), Ms. Tamar Milliner (The council for the child in care), Ms. Edna Glebocki (The council for the child in care)
Analysis of Residential Care Centres Directors Perspectives on Residential Care Quality: Implications for
Practice from Research 53
Ms. Mariana Leal (University of Porto), Ms. Ana Martins (University of Porto), Prof. Maria Barbosa-Ducharne (University of Porto), Ms. Sónia Rodrigues (University of Porto), Ms. Joana Campos (University of Porto)
Experiences in Residential Care: Multiple Cases Study with Failure/Success Pathways 54
Prof. Armanda Gonçalves (Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciência Sociais, Universidade Católica Portuguesa)
Adolescent’s Attachment, Quality of the Relationship with Caregivers and Emotion Regulation: A
Longi-tudinal Study in Residential Care 55
Ms. Mónica Costa (Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, University of Porto), Ms. Beatriz Melim (Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, University of Porto,), Prof. Semira Tagliabue (Catholic University Sacred Heart), Prof. Catarina Pinheiro Mota (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro), Prof. Paula Mena Matos (Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, University of Porto)
Preventing Runaways from Residential Care 56
Ms. Joana Cerdeira (University of Porto), Prof. Maria Barbosa-Ducharne (University of Porto), Ms. Sónia Ro-drigues (University of Porto), Ms. Joana Campos (University of Porto), Ms. Joana Soares (University of Porto)
Supporting Families to Protect Children in a Postmodern World 57
Dr. Margaret McKenzie (College of Community Development and Personal Wellbeing, Otago Polytechnic)
Relationships between Birth and Adoptive Families when Children are Adopted from Care 58
Parental Well-Being in Early Adoptive Parenthood: Challenges and Resources 59
Prof. Rosa Regina Rosnati (Family Studies and Research University Centre, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan), Dr. Elena Canzi (Family Studies and Research University Centre Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan), Dr. Laura Ferrari (Family Studies and Research University Centre Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, Italy), Dr. Francesca Danioni (Family Studies and Research University Centre Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, Italy), Prof. Sonia Ranieri (Family Studies and Research University Centre Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, Italy)
Family Dynamics in Internationally Adoptive Families: A Longitudinal and Comparative Study 60
Dr. Esperanza León (University of Seville), Prof. Jesús Palacios (University of Seville), Dr. Maite Román (University of Seville), Prof. Carmen Moreno (University of Seville), Ms. Isabel Cáceres (University of Seville)
Parent-Child Adoption Communication within the Family: Impact on the Adopted Child’s Developmental
Outcomes 61
Ms. Joana Soares (University of Porto), Prof. Maria Barbosa-Ducharne (University of Porto)
The Facilitator Intervention Practices and the Students Council Participation in the Mobilization of
Citi-zenship Competencies 62
Ms. Lorena Flores (Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí)
The University Children’s Library from the UAQ Creating Spaces to Develop the Well-Being of Boys and
Girls in Queretaro, Mexico 63
Dr. Martha Beatriz Soto Martínez (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro)
Dropping Out and Returning to the Education System in the High School: Experiencies and Interventions 64
Dr. Gabriela da la Cruz Flores (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Instituto de Investigaciones sobre la Universidad)
The Reading Hall: A Space for Promoting the Well-Being of the Children 65
Dr. Hilda Paredes-Dávila (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Faculty of Psychology)
Children’s Participation in Mexico’s Child Protection System 66
Ms. Natalia Valencia (Universidad de Sonora), Dr. Mónica López López (University of Groningen), Dr. Martha Frías Armenta (Universidad de Sonora)
Documentary Analysis of the Three Care Systems 67
Mrs. Mette Lausten (VIVE - The Danish Center for Social Science Research), Mrs. Elisabeth Backe-Hansen (NOVA (Norwegian Social Research), Oslo Metropolitan University), Prof. Janet Boddy (UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX)
Successful Transition to Adulthood amongst Danish Young People in Care? 68
Mrs. Mette Lausten (VIVE - The Danish Center for Social Science Research), Mrs. Jeanette Østergaard (VIVE - The Danish Center for Social Science Research)
The Role of Aftercare Services in a Norwegian Sample Doing Well 69
Dr. Elisiv Bakketeig (NOVA (Norwegian Social Research), Oslo Metropolitan University), Dr. Elisabeth Backe-Hansen (Norwegian Social Research (NOVA), OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University)
“I Can’t Take the Straightforward Route”: Uncovering Complexity in Pathways through Education for
Youth Safety and Well-Being: From the Inside-Out and Outside-In 72
Prof. James Anglin (School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria)
“Dragged into a World We Shouldn’t Have Been In”: Findings from a Study Exploring Safety, Sexual Abuse
and Exploitation & How Residential Care Can Be Improved 73
Dr. Tim Moore (Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia), Dr. Jodi Death (Queensland University of Technology)
Research Ethics in Residential Care: A Model for Working with Vulnerable Young People 74
Dr. Jodi Death (Queensland University of Technology), Dr. Tim Moore (University of South Australia)
“You Feel Not at Ease at All”: Youth Perceptions of Making a Home Safe versus Feeling Safe in Out-of-Home
Care 75
Dr. Mary Rauktis (University of Pittsburgh)
The Role of Adult-Youth Relationships in Supporting Youth Feelings of Safety in Residential Child Care 77
Dr. Deborah Sellers (Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University), Dr. Lisa McCabe (Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University)
Matching in Foster Care 78
Dr. Ellie Ott (Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education, University of Oxford)
Breakdown of Foster Care Placements in Flanders: Prevalence and Associated Factors 79
Prof. Johan Vanderfaeillie (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Ms. Elke Carlier (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Ms. Hanne Fransen (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Dr. Frank Van Holen (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Predictors of Foster Children’s Mental Health: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study 80
Dr. Anouk Goemans (Universiteit Leiden), Ms. Renate Buisman (Leiden University), Dr. Mitch Van Geel (Leiden University), Prof. Paul Vedder (Leiden University)
Perspectives on Assessing Foster Carers: A Cross-Country Comparison of the Factors that are Associated
with Successful Placements 81
Ms. Vania Salvador Pinto (University of Oxford)
What is Placement Success? Reflections on the Educational Outcomes of Care-Experienced Adults 82
Ms. Eavan Brady (Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin)
Intersections of Migrant Background and Mothers and Fathers as Perpetrators of Child Maltreatment and
Disparities in Child Protection Intervention Decisions 83
Ms. Floor Middel (University of Groningen), Dr. Mónica López López (University of Groningen), Prof. John Fluke (University of Colorado), Prof. Hans Grietens (University of Groningen)
Influence of Migration Background on Decision Making - Comparing Intervention Rates between Child
Protection Systems 85
Dr. Eric Van Santen (German Youth Institute)
Considerations of Disparities in Planned Permanent Exits from Care 87
Prof. John Fluke (University of Colorado), Dr. Dana Hollinshead (Univiersity of Colorado Denver), Mr. Dustin Currie (University of Colorado Denver), Dr. Sara Wolf-Feldman (Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago), Dr. Kerry Monahan-Price (Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago)
Factors Influencing Decision Making about Where Children are Placed in Out-of-Home Care 88
Ms. Jenna Meiksans (Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia), Dr. Mary Salveron (Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia), Prof. Fiona Arney (Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia)
Do Organizational Variables Contribute to Regional Inequalities in Service Provision? Findings from the
First Nationally Representative Incidence Study on Reported Child Maltreatment in Switzerland 90
Ms. Tanja Mitrovic (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), Dr. Andreas Jud (Ulm University)
U.S. College Campus Support Programs for Foster Youth: Opportunities and Challenges-Breaking Down
Barriers to College: A Report of Two Strategies for Alabama’s Foster Youth 91
Dr. Sebrena Jackson (University of Alabama), Dr. Leah Cheatham (University of Alabama)
Foster Youth and College Campus Support Program Participation: Physical and Mental Health during the
First-Year Experience 92
Dr. Sean Hogan (California State University)
An Urban University Campus Support Program for Students from Foster Care: Services and Outcomes 93
Prof. Sonja Lenz-Rashid (San Francisco State University), Ms. Xochitl Sanchez (San Francisco State University)
Foster Care Students’ Knowledge of College Campus Support Programs 94
Dr. Nathaniel Brown (University of Georgia), Dr. Rosemary Phelps (The University of Georgia)
Assessing Risk in Secure Care Placement 95
Dr. Ann-Karina Henriksen (AAU Aalborg University), Mrs. Rikke Cecilie Bjerrum Refsgaard (Copenhagen Univer-sity College)
Assessment and Decision-Making Processes of Frontline Workers in Cases of Criminal Risk Youth and
Their Families 96
Mrs. Mette Bonderup (Department of Learning and Philosophy, Aalborg University and University College Lille-baelt)
Assessment for Success in Foster Care - The Children At Risk Evaluation (CARE) Study 97
Prof. Einar Heiervang (University of Oslo), Mrs. Monica Haune Skorstad (University of Oslo), Dr. Øivin Chris-tiansen (Uni Research Health, RKBU Vest), Dr. Trine Myrvold (OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University)
The Effect of Decision Trees on Rater Accuracy in Assessment of Parental Behavior 98
Ms. Mirte Forrer (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam / Youth Protection Amsterdam), Prof. Carlo Schuengel (Vrije Uni-versiteit Amsterdam), Dr. Mirjam Oosterman (Vrije UniUni-versiteit Amsterdam), Prof. Pasco Fearon (University Col-lege London)
Assessment and Decision-Making Processes of Frontline Workers in Cases of Disabled Children and Their
Families 99
Mrs. Mette Bonderup (Department of Learning and Philosophy, Aalborg University and University College Lille-baelt)
Comparing Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: A
System-atic Literature Review on Research Methods and Consequences. 100
Ams-Disabled Parents, Children’s Social Work Assessments and Service Responses 101
Prof. Emily Munro (University of Bedfordshire), Dr. Maryam Zonouzi (University of Bedfordshire)
Baseline Patterns of Children’s Problem Behaviors and Parents’ Parenting Stress Moderate the Efficacy
of Dutch Youth Care Interventions 102
Dr. Marc J. M. H. Delsing (Praktikon)
Families’ Participations in Kinship Care: Different Strategies for Different Aims 103
Ms. Sarah Mosca (University of Lille), Prof. Bernadette Tillard (University of Lille)
How Can We Take Care of Foster Children and Their Families’ Rhythms? A Narrative and Participatory
Inquiry with Social Workers and Carers 104
Ms. Alessandra Rigamonti (University of Milano Bicocca)
Supporting Care Leavers in the Long-Term: Evidence from Three Population Studies and Global Mapping 105
Prof. Claire Cameron (University College London), Prof. Wolfgang Schroer (University of Hildesheim)
A Collective Impact Approach to Improving Outcomes for Youth Transitioning Out of Care in Vancouver,
Western Canada 106
Ms. Annie Smith (McCreary Centre Society), Ms. Maya Peled (McCreary Centre Society), Ms. Stephanie Martin (McCreary Centre Society)
Annual FEPA Survey in Spain: The Evolution of the Attended Youngsters Profile and Programs 2013-2017 108
Ms. Ana Villa Uriol (Federació d’Entitats amb Projectes i Pisos Assistits (FEPA)), Mr. Jordi Sàlvia Tobias (Federació d’Entitats amb Projectes i Pisos Assistits (FEPA)), Mr. Joan Prat Armadans (Fundació Servei Solidari)
Facing Challenges and Ideas About Support: The Perspective of Care Leavers in Switzerland 110
Ms. Renate Stohler (School of Social Work, Zurich University of Applied Sciences), Prof. Karin Werner (School of Social Work, Zurich University of Applied Sciences), Ms. Jessica Wendland (School of Social Work, Zurich Univer-sity of Applied Sciences)
Stepping Outside the Box: A Care Leavers Approach to Carrying out Research with Other Care Leavers 111
Ms. Róisín Farragher (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway.)
Core Competencies for Safeguarding Young People in Care 112
Prof. Leonieke Boendermaker (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)), Mrs. Mirjam Walpot (Amster-dam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS))
A Free Online Course for Professionals on Dealing with Sexuality 114
Mrs. Gitte Riis Hansen (University College Absalon)
A Summer School on Sexual Upbringing in Care 116
Mrs. Iddegien Kok (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS))
Dealing with Sexuality in Teaching 117
Mr. Wim Van Tongel (Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp), Mrs. Gwendy Moentjens (Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp)
Sexual Development & Needs of Young People in Care 118
Mrs. Mirjam Walpot (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)), Prof. Leonieke Boendermaker (Amster-dam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS))
Court-Level Policies on Child Protection Removals of Newborn Children 119
Prof. Marit Skivenes (University of Bergen)
Policies on Child Protection Removals of Newborns 120
Prof. Katrin Križ (Emmanuel College)
Behavioural Parenting Training: One Size Fits All? 121
Dr. Joyce Weeland (University of Amsterdam), Dr. Loes Keijsers (Tilburg University), Prof. Geertjan Overbeek (University of Amsterdam)
The Efficacy of Triple P, Positive Parenting Program (Level 4) in Children and their Primary Caregivers 122
Mrs. Sandra Nogueira (University of Porto), Prof. Isabel Abreu Lima (University of Porto), Dr. Ana Canário (Uni-versity of Porto), Prof. Orlanda Cruz (Uni(Uni-versity of Porto)
What Is the Role of Therapist Factors on Parent and Family Interventions Directed at Behavior Problems? 123
Dr. Sara Leitão (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra & Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon), Prof. Maria João Seabra-Santos (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra), Prof. Maria Filomena Gaspar (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra)
Is Investment in Parenting ”Worth the Money”? An Overview of Economic Evaluations of Parenting
In-terventions 124
Dr. Filipa Sampaio (Uppsala University)
Legislative and Policy Reforms Impacting Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) in the US: Challenges and
Opportunities 125
Dr. Christopher Bellonci (Judge Baker Children’s Center, Harvard University)
Identifying Evidence-Based Practice Models of Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) in a U.S. Context:
His-torical Antecedents and Future Opportunities 126
Prof. Jim Whittaker (University of Washington)
Staying Close: Piloting a New Approach to Supporting Young People Leaving Residential Care in England 127
Ms. Jo Dixon (University of York), Dr. Mariela Neagu (Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education, Uni-versity of Oxford), Ms. Jade Ward (UniUni-versity of York)
Profiles and Needs of Young People in Therapeutic Residential Care in Spain 128
Ms. Carla González (University of Oviedo), Ms. Alba Águila Otero (University of Oviedo), Prof. Jorge F. Del Valle (University of Oviedo), Prof. Amaia Bravo Arteaga (University of Oviedo)
Child-Parent Contact: The Reports of Youth in Residential Care Settings 129
Prof. Shalhevet Attar-Schwartz (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Biographical Meaning of Participation for Children from Foster Care 130
Dr. Daniela Reimer (Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Social Work)
The View of Professionals on Children’s Participation in Dutch Child Protection Investigations 131
Ms. Helen Bouma (University of Groningen), Dr. Mónica López López (University of Groningen), Prof. Hans Gri-etens (University of Groningen), Prof. Erik J. Knorth (University of Groningen)
Promoting Family Participation and Developing Parental Competence: Professional Challenges 134
Prof. Ana Almeida (School of Education, University of Minho), Prof. M. Àngels Balsells (University of Lleida), Dr. Aida Urrea Monclús (Autonomous University of Barcelona), Mr. José Miguel Fernández Arizmendi (School of Education, University of Minho)
The History and Changing Policy towards Open Adoption in Australia 135
Dr. Betty Luu (University of Sydney), Prof. Amy Conley Wright (University of Sydney), Dr. Susan Collings (Univer-sity of Sydney)
The Background of ‘Hard to Place’ Children Adopted from Welfare Care: Findings from the Australian
Open Adoption Outcomes Study 136
Dr. Susan Tregeagle (University of Sydney and Barnardos Australia), Ms. Lynne Moggach (Barnardos Australia), Prof. Harriet Ward (Universities of Loughborough and Oxford), Ms. Helen Trivedi (Universities of Loughborough and Oxford)
Understanding and Overcoming Implementation Barriers to Adoption from Foster Care in the Australian
Child Welfare Workforce 137
Dr. Melissa Kaltner (Department of Family and Community Services NSW), Ms. Simone Czech (Department of Family and Community Services NSW)
Children’s Best Interests and Contact Orders in New South Wales Supreme Court Adoption Matters: A
Case File Audit Study on Contact Decision-Making 138
Dr. Betty Luu (University of Sydney), Prof. Amy Conley Wright (The University of Sydney), Prof. Judy Cashmore (University of Sydney), Dr. Susan Collings (University of Sydney)
Achieving Legal, Residential and Psychological Permanence for ‘Hard to Place’ Children Adopted from
Care in New South Wales 139
Mrs. Helen Trivedi (University of Oxford), Prof. Harriet Ward (Loughborough University), Ms. Lynne Moggach (Barnardos Australia), Dr. Susan Tregeagle (University of Sydney and Barnardos Australia)
Adolescents in Residential Child Care in Portugal: Exploring Profiles and Needs 140
Mr. André Tavares Rodrigues (University of Oviedo), Ms. Carla González (University of Oviedo), Prof. Amaia Bravo Arteaga (University of Oviedo), Prof. Jorge F. Del Valle (University of Oviedo)
The Long and Winding Road: Adolescents’ Process of Adaptation to Long-term Residential Care 141
Prof. Luiza Nobre Lima (CINEICC; Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Coimbra)
Children’s Lived Experiences in Residential Care in Finland 142
Dr. Riitta Laakso (National Institute for Health and Welfare)
Discovering Who I Am - Exploring the Optimal Conditions for Positive Identity Formation in Residential
Child Care 143
Mr. Gerry Marshall (Queen’s University Belfast)
Strategies of Youngsters in Vulnerable Situations Facing Difficulties in Relation to Youth Care
Interven-tions 145
Mr. Jan Naert (Department of Special Needs Education, Ghent University), Prof. Rudi Roose (Department of Social Work and Social pedagogy, Ghent University), Prof. Wouter Vanderplasschen (Ghent University - department of special needs education)
You Can’t Leave It Behind: Care Leavers with Mental Health and/or Intellectual Disabilities Bridging the
Past into the Future 146
Dr. Berni Kelly (Queen’s University Belfast), Prof. John Pinkerton (Queen’s University Belfast)
Transitional Housing for Youths Graduating from Care – Positive Outcomes and Persistent Issues 147
Dr. Talia Schwartz-Tayri (Tel Aviv University School of Social Work), Ms. Edna Glebocki (The council for the child in care), Ms. Tamar Milliner (The council for the child in care), Prof. Shimon Spiro (School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University)
‘This is My Safe Place’: Hostel Living and Youth Homelessness 148
Dr. Katie Ellis (University of Sheffield), Dr. Danielle Leahy Laughlin (Appleseed Solutions)
Relationships Matter: Examining the Pathways to Supportive Long-Term Relationships for Youth Exiting
Foster Care in Canada 150
Ms. Melanie Doucet (School of Social Work, McGill University)
Child Welfare Clients’ Successful Transition to Adulthood - Identity Capital in the Making 151
Dr. Tonje Gundersen (Norwegian Social Research (NOVA), Oslo Metropolitan University), Prof. Marianne Dæhlen (Norwegian Social Research (NOVA), Oslo Metropolitan University)
Psychosocial Risks among Child Welfare Workers: A Scoping Review 152
Mr. Oyeniyi Samuel Olaniyan (University of Bergen), Prof. Anette Christine Iversen (University of Bergen), Dr. Gaby Ortiz-Barreda (University of Bergen), Prof. Hilde Hetland (University of Bergen)
What Knowledge Do Social Workers Use to Make Decisions Regarding Permanency 153
Mr. Paul McCafferty (Queen’s University Belfast)
The Psychological Well-Being Practitioner - Youth - Does it Work? 154
Dr. Jana Knot-Dickscheit (University of Groningen), Dr. Anne-Marie Huyghen (University of Groningen), Mr. Ton Jonker (University of Groningen)
To Come Close to Child Welfare Practice – In an Educational Context 155
Dr. Heidi Aarum Hansen (Østfold University College)
Becoming FASD Informed: Strengthening Practice and Programs Working with Children, Youth and
Adults Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 156
Dr. Deborah Rutman (School of Social Work, University of Victoria and Nota Bene Consulting Group)
Monitoring the Development of Children in Foster Care Placements 157
Ms. Mariska de Baat (Netherlands Youth Institute), Ms. Danielle Oomen (Netherlands Youth Institute/ De Rading)
Research into the Characteristics Associated with Reunification Decisions in Flemish Short-Term Family
Foster Care 158
Dr. Frank Van Holen (Pleegzorg Vlaams Brabant), Dr. Laurence Belenger (Pleegzorg Vlaams-Brabant en Brussel), Ms. Elke Carlier (Pleegzorg Vlaams-Brabant en Brussel), Ms. Babette Potoms (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Prof. Johan Vanderfaeillie (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
A Study of Children and Young People in a Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Foster Care Program in Victoria,
The Theoretical Underpinnings and Evaluations of the Mockingbird Family Model in Foster Care 161
Dr. Ellie Ott (Rees Centre, University of Oxford), Dr. Louise Mc Grath-Lone (University of Oxford), Mrs. Helen Trivedi (University of Oxford)
Childhood Trauma and Future Implications 162
Dr. Débora Raquel Marques (Faculdade de Ciências Médicas)
Mental Health Characteristics and Needs in Children and Adolescents in Residential Care 163
Ms. Joana Campos (University of Porto), Prof. Maria Barbosa-Ducharne (University of Porto), Prof. Pedro Dias (Catholic University of Portugal, Centre for Studies in Human Development, Faculty of Education and Psychology), Ms. Ana Martins (University of Porto), Ms. Mariana Leal (University of Porto), Ms. Sónia Rodrigues (University of Porto)
Spin Project - A Southern European Approach to Therapeutic Life Story Work - Portugal 164
Mrs. Margarida Marques (Associação Child Trauma Intervention - Portugal), Mrs. Maria Barros (Child Trauma Intervention Association)
Who are the Unaccompanied Migrant Adolescents Who Arrive Alone in Catalonia? 165
Dr. Joan Llosada-Gistau (University of Girona), Mr. Francesc Xavier Balagué Gea (Direcció General d’Atenció a la Infància i l’Adolescència (DGAIA)), Mr. Manuel Lolo (Direcció General d’Atenció a la Infància i l’Adolescència (DGAIA)), Mr. Eduardo Hernandez (Direcció General d’Atenció a la Infància i l’Adolescència (DGAIA)), Ms. Ana Bessa (Direcció General d’Atenció a la Infància i l’Adolescència (DGAIA)), Ms. Montse Alfaro (Fundació Idea)
Learning and Studying in Residential Care Homes: Development of Instruments for Needs Assessment 166
Prof. Luísa Ribeiro (Centro de Investigação para o Desenvolvimento Humano, Faculdade de Educação e Psicolo-gia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa), Dr. Gisela Carvalho (Faculdade de Educação e PsicoloPsicolo-gia da Univer-sidade Católica Portuguesa), Ms. Carla Marina (Faculdade de Educação e Psicologia da UniverUniver-sidade Católica Portuguesa)
Methodological Challenges in Research on Families with Multiple Problems 167
Dr. Wendy Post (University of Groningen), Dr. Tim Tausendfreund (School of Social Work, Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
Workshop on Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making Research in Child Welfare - Part I 168
Prof. John Fluke (University of Colorado Denver), Dr. Mike Tanana (Windriver Research), Dr. Dana Hollinshead (University of Colorado Denver), Dr. Mindy Vanderloo (University of Utah)
Workshop on Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making Research in Child Welfare - Part II 169
Prof. John Fluke (University of Colorado Denver), Dr. Mike Tanana (Windriver Research), Dr. Dana Hollinshead (Univiersity of Colorado Denver), Dr. Mindy Vanderloo (University of Utah)
Studying Historic Abuse of Children in Foster Families: A Researcher’s Journey 170
Prof. Hans Grietens (University of Groningen)
Experiences of Victimization by Peers and Staff in Residential Care from an Ecological Perspective 171
Prof. Shalhevet Attar-Schwartz (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Participation of Children and Families in Decision-Making: Voluntary Placement? 172
Prof. Janet Boddy (UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX)
Contested Consent in Child Protection: A Study of Care Order Decisions 173
Who Is the Decision Maker? An Analysis of Four Different Decision-Making Models in Child Protection in
Four Nordic Countries 174
Prof. Staffan Höjer (Department of Social Work, University of Gothenburg)
Justifying Removals of Newborn Babies: A Cross-Country Analysis of Judiciary Decision Makers
Reason-ing of Parental Capacities 175
Dr. Jenny Krutzinna (University of Bergen), Prof. Marit Skivenes (University of Bergen)
Promoting Participation of Youth and Parents during Residential Care 177
Dr. Annemiek T. Harder (University of Groningen)
Young People Leaving Care in England: A History from Below (1973-2011) 178
Prof. Mike Stein (University of York)
Life Trajectories from Care to Adulthood in Switzerland (1950-1990) 179
Prof. Thomas Gabriel (Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Social Work), Mr. Samuel Keller (School of Social Work, Zurich University of Applied Sciences), Dr. Clara Bombach (School of Social Work, Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
50 Years of Leaving Residential Care in Romania – How the Practice and Experience of Leaving Care Have
Been Shaped by Communism and a Child’s Rights Agenda 181
Dr. Roxana Anghel (Anglia Ruskin University)
Leaving Care in Norway, and the Nordic Welfare Model, in a Historic and Current Perspective 182
Prof. Jan Storø (OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University)
Transitions from Care to Adulthood: Persistent Issues across Time and Place 183
Prof. Harriet Ward (Loughborough University)
Between Hope and Defeatism: What’s Going on in the Mind of Youth Care Workers Intervening with
Ado-lescent Girls? 185
Dr. Mathilde Turcotte (CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’île-de-Montréal, Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté), Dr. Na-dine Lanctôt (Université de Sherbrooke), Mrs. Laurence Magnan-Tremblay (Université de Sherbrooke)
Girls Placed Out-of-Home: With Whom Do They Build Trustful and Fulfilling Relationships during
Place-ment? 186
Dr. Nadine Lanctôt (Université de Sherbrooke), Mrs. Laurence Magnan-Tremblay (Université de Sherbrooke), Prof. Geneviève Paquette (Université de Sherbrooke), Mrs. Emmanuelle Boudaud (Université Paris-Nanterre)
Providing a Secure Base for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Questioning Young People in
Foster Care in England 187
Dr. Gillian Schofield (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia), Dr. Jeanette Cossar (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia), Dr. Emma Ward (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia), Dr. Birgit Larsson (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia), Dr. Pippa Belderson (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia), Dr. Julia Keenan (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia)
‘Is Being a Secure Base Really Part of My Role?’: Child Protection Workers’ Attitudes towards
Needs of Girls Placed in Institutional Care in France: Girls’ and Carers’ Perspectives 191
Dr. Hélène Join-Lambert (Université Paris-Nanterre), Dr. Severine Euillet (Université Paris-Nanterre), Mrs. Em-manuelle Boudaud (Université Paris-Nanterre), Dr. Virginie Avezou-Boutry (Université Paris Nanterre)
From Selection to Formative Evaluation: A New Model for Preparing and Following Adoptive Mothers
and Fathers 193
Dr. Irene Salvo Agoglia (Universidad Alberto Hurtado), Mr. Esteban Gómez Muzzio (Fundación América por la Infancia), Dr. Manuela Garcia Quiroga (Pontificia universidad Católica de Valparaiso), Ms. Rosita Vargas Díaz (Universidad de Montreal), Ms. Leyla Contreras Yévenes (Fundación América por la Infancia)
Alternative Care, Permanency Plan and Adoption in Chile: Influence of Political and Paradigmatic
Changes 194
Mrs. Rosita Vargas Diaz (Université de Montréal), Ms. Leyla Contreras Yévenes (Fundación América por la Infan-cia)
The Global Transformation in Adoption and its Effects in Child Protection: An Overall View of the
Situa-tion in South America 195
Dr. Anne-Marie Piché (Université de Quebec a Montreal), Mrs. Rosita Vargas Diaz (Université de Montréal)
Pilot Residential Project for Adolescents Aged 12+ in Chile. Towards a Relationship-Based Approach 196
Ms. Claudine Litvak (Hogar de Cristo), Dr. Manuela Garcia Quiroga (Pontificia universidad Católica de Valparaiso)
Is the Convention on the Rights of the Child Implemented in Out-of-Home Care? 197
Mrs. Anne-Dorthe Hestbæk (VIVE - The Danish Center for Social Science Research)
Framing the Quality of Care in Different Types of Placement: Suggesting a Common Approach 198
Dr. Mariela Neagu (University of Oxford)
Knowledge Regimes in Child Protection 199
Dr. Anette Faye Jacobsen (Danish Institute for Human Rights)
Reforming Russia’s Child Protection System: From Institutional to Family Care 201
Dr. Meri Kulmala (Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki), Dr. Maija Jäppinen (University of Helsinki), Dr. Zhanna Chernova (Higher School of Economics)
A Human Rights Analysis of Removing and Maintaining a Child in Care under a Voluntary Agreement in
Ireland and England 202
Ms. Maria Corbett (National University of Ireland)
European Court of Human Rights Directions on Newborn Removals 203
Dr. Katre Luhamaa (University of Bergen), Prof. Marit Skivenes (University of Bergen)
Decision-Making and Construction of Risks in the Danish Child Protection System: Discretion and
Cate-gorization 204
Prof. Andrey Lukyanov-Renteria (University College Absalon), Prof. Anne Sofie Lykke Holbek (University College Absalon)
Decision-Making by Children’s Hearing Panel Members in Scotland 205
Ms. Clementine Pizzey-Gray (University of Glasgow)
Improvisation in Caseworkers’ Practice 206
Positive Turning Points in the Educational Journeys of Care-Experienced Adults: Preliminary Findings of
a Life Course Study 207
Ms. Eavan Brady (Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin)
Are Youth with Foster Care Experience Succeeding in Undergraduate Social Work Education? Results
from a U.S. Survey 208
Dr. Kevin Jones (University of Portland)
Beyond Cultural Capital: Strengths of Care Leavers in Higher Education 210
Dr. Andrew Harvey (La Trobe University), Prof. Jacqueline Wilson (Federation University Australia), Ms. Lisa Andrewartha (La Trobe University)
Pathways from Care to Education and Employment: A Meta-Analysis 211
Dr. Luciana Cassarino-Perez (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), Dr. Gemma Crous (University of Girona), Dr. Anouk Goemans (Universiteit Leiden), Dr. Carme Montserrat (University of Girona), Dr. Jorge Castellá Sarriera (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)
Looked After Children, Mental Health and the SDQ: A Systematic Literature Review 212
Ms. Christine Cocker (Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia)
Assessing Outcomes of Mental Health Treatments for Children in Residential Care: A Longitudinal Study 213
Prof. Amaia Bravo Arteaga (University of Oviedo), Ms. Carla González (University of Oviedo), Ms. Alba Águila Otero (University of Oviedo), Prof. Jorge F. Del Valle (University of Oviedo)
Noisy Silence: Social Withdrawal and Empathy Among Adolescents in Residential Care 214
Ms. Sílvia Indias (University of the Basque Country), Dr. Magdalena Bobowik (Universidad del País Vasco (UPV-EHU) - University of the Basque Country), Dr. Ignacia Arruabarrena (University of the Basque Country), Dr. Joaquín De Paúl (University of the Basque Country)
Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities in Residential Child Care: Prevalence of Mental
Health Disorders and Therapeutic Interventions 215
Ms. Alba Águila Otero (University of Oviedo), Ms. Carla González (University of Oviedo), Prof. Amaia Bravo Arteaga (University of Oviedo), Prof. Jorge F. Del Valle (University of Oviedo)
Examining the Role of Mental Health Disorders on Adult Functioning among Emerging Adults with a
His-tory of Out-of-Home Care: A Mixed Methods Study 216
Ms. Javiera Pumarino (School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia)
Contact in Foster Care: What’s Happening in Portugal from the Children’s Perspective? 217
Prof. Paulo Delgado (InED, Escola Superior de Educação do Porto), Ms. Vania Salvador Pinto (University of Ox-ford), Prof. João M. S. Carvalho (CICS.NOVA.UMinho, InED-ESE-IPP, UNICES-Instituto Universitário da Maia), Prof. Robbie Gilligan (School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin)
Children and Carers in kContact Study - Main Outcomes of a Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial on
Parental Contact 219
Dr. Aino Suomi (Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University), Dr. Stephanie Taplin (Insti-tute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University), Prof. Morag Mcarthur (Insti(Insti-tute of Child Protec-tion Studies, Australian Catholic University), Prof. Cathy Humphreys (Social Work, University of Melbourne)
Parents Having Supervised Contact with Their Children: Findings from the kContact Study 220
Dr. Stephanie Taplin (Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University), Dr. Aino Suomi (Insti-tute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University), Prof. Morag Mcarthur (Insti(Insti-tute of Child Protec-tion Studies, Australian Catholic University), Prof. Cathy Humphreys (Social Work, University of Melbourne)
Factors Contributing to Limited Openness: Results from a Longitudinal Study on Openness in
Foster-to-Adopt Families 221
Prof. Geneviève Pagé (Université du Québec en Outaouais), Dr. Doris Chateauneuf (Université Laval), Dr. Béatrice Decaluwe (Private practice)
Mixed Feelings, Curiosity or Indifference: Searching and Birth Family Contact for Care-Leavers and
Adopted Young People 222
Dr. Montserrat Fargas (Queen’s University Belfast), Dr. Dominic McSherry (Queen’s University Belfast)
What Does the Norwegian Child Welfare Services Seek to Achieve by Providing Parent Counselling to
Children and Families? 223
Ms. Eirinn Ljones (Uni Research Health, RKBU Vest), Dr. Øivin Christiansen (Uni Research Health, RKBU Vest), Dr. Ragnhild Hollekim (University of Bergen)
Child Safety in High Risk Families: Ongoing Monitoring of Program Fidelity in Services for High Risk
Families 224
Ms. Inge Busschers (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), Prof. Leonieke Boendermaker (Amsterdam Uni-versity of Applied Sciences), Prof. Geert-Jan Stams (UniUni-versity of Amsterdam)
Meaningful Measures and Feedback Loops in High Risk Families 225
Mr. Marc Dinkgreve (Youth Protection Amsterdam), Ms. Sigrid van de Poel (Youth Protection Amsterdam), Ms. Inge Busschers (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), Ms. Mirte Forrer (Youth Protection Amsterdam), Mrs. Barbara Regeer (Athena Institute, Free University Amsterdam)
Atypical Caregiver Behavior during an Assessment-Based Intervention for Family Preservation with
Par-ents of Young Children 226
Mrs. Anne-Fleur Vischer (University of Groningen), Prof. Hans Grietens (University of Groningen), Prof. Erik J. Knorth (University of Groningen), Dr. Wendy Post (University of Groningen)
Socio-Educative Program to Promote Family Reunification: Support for Practitioners through a Virtual
Environment 228
Ms. Laura Fernández-Rodrigo (University of Lleida), Prof. M. Àngels Balsells (University of Lleida), Dr. Eduard Vaquero (University of Lleida)
Stigma and Childhood: Addressing Discrimination and Marginalisation 229
Prof. Andrew Kendrick (University of Strathclyde)
Marginalised Young People and Misrecognition: A Case Study from Residential Care with Unaccompanied
Refugee Minors in Finland 230
Dr. Riikka Korkiamäki (University of Tampere), Prof. Robbie Gilligan (Trinity College Dublin)
Labor Market Integration of Young Refugees in Germany - Triangulating Perspectives Toward Program
Development 231
Prof. Sigrid James (University of Kassel), Ms. Franziska Seidel (University of Kassel), Mr. Juri Kilian (University of Kassel), Mr. Julian Trostmann (University of Kassel)
Mothering Experienced as an Object of Governmental Intervention. The Narratives of Romanian Mothers
in Norway 233
Ms. Raquel Herrero Arias (University of Bergen), Dr. Åse Elisabeth Vagli (University of Stavanger)
Forced Return of Embedded Asylum-Seeker Children from the Netherlands to Armenia: Well-Being,
Child-Rearing and Feeling at Home 234
Ms. Grytsje Bonhage-Talsma (University of Groningen), Dr. Elianne Zijlstra (University of Groningen)
Introduction to a Conceptual Framework for Designing Trauma Responsive Systems 235
Prof. Virginia Strand (Fordham University)
You Cannot Be Trauma Responsive without Being Secondary Traumatic Stress Informed 236
Prof. Ginny Sprang (University of Kentucky)
Organizational Challenges Facing Those Working with Vulnerable Children in Care: Strategies to Support
the Workforce 237
Dr. Barbara Lill-Rastern (MCI - Management Center Innsbruck)
The Mediating Role of Dissociation in the Relationship between Trauma and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Be-haviors of Adolescents in Residential Care 238
Ms. Inês de Sousa (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra), Prof. Luiza Nobre Lima (Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Coimbra), Ms. Margarida Peres (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra)
The Theoretical Framework of Nonformal Education and a New Assessment Tool 239
Prof. Shlomo Romi (School of Education, Bar-Ilan University)
Application of Nonformal Concepts in the Development of Learning Programs in Residential Care in Israel 241
Prof. Emmanuel Grupper (Ono Academic College)
Perceptions and Evaluations of Children in Residential Care: Implications from the Perspective of Social
Education 242
Dr. Carme Montserrat (University of Girona), Dr. Gemma Crous (University of Girona), Dr. Joan Llosada-Gistau (University of Girona)
A Social Pedagogy Approach to Residential Care 243
Prof. Mark Schrödter (University of Kassel), Dr. Vinzenz Thalheim (University of Kassel)
Pre-School to Post-Secondary Educational Outcomes of Young People in Care in Ontario 244
Prof. Robert Flynn (University of Ottawa), Ms. Andrea Hickey (University of Ottawa), Ms. Meagan Miller (Uni-versity of Ottawa), Dr. Barbara Greenberg (Uni(Uni-versity of Ottawa), Mr. Erik Michael (Uni(Uni-versity of Ottawa), Ms. Cynthia Vincent (University of Ottawa)
Exploring Social Care Histories and Educational Outcomes among Children in England: Strategies Using
Administrative Data 246
Dr. Louise Mc Grath-Lone (Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education, University of Oxford), Prof. Steve Strand (Department of Education, University of Oxford), Dr. Nikki Luke (Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education, University of Oxford)
Exploring Perceptions of the Impact of Family Resources on the Educational Attainment and Progress of
Children in Need 247
Dr. Eleanor Staples (School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol), Prof. David Berridge (School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol)
The Role of the Virtual School in Supporting Improved Educational Outcomes for Children in Care 248
Prof. David Berridge (School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol), Prof. Judy Sebba (Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education, University of Oxford)
Adoption Instability in the Pre-Adoption Period in Portugal: Differences between Intact and Disrupted
Families 249
Prof. Maria Barbosa-Ducharne (University of Porto), Ms. Joana Soares (University of Porto), Ms. Sara Ralha (University of Porto), Dr. Sylvie Marinho (University of Porto)
Sibling Violence in Adoptive Families 250
Prof. Julie Selwyn (University of Bristol)
Reentry into Foster Care After Adoption in Two U.S. States 251
Dr. Nancy Rolock (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Dr. Kevin White (East Carolina University), Dr. Kerrie Ocasio (West Chester University), Ms. Lixia Zhang (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Dr. Michael Mackenzie (McGill University), Dr. Rowena Fong (University of Texas)
Adoption Breakdown in Spain: Domestic/Intercountry, Pre and Post-Adoption Period 252
Prof. Jesús Palacios (University of Seville), Dr. Jesús M. Jiménez-Morago (University of Seville), Ms. Carmen Pani-agua (University of Seville)
Young Adult Care Leavers View on the Benefits of Work: Cross-National Study of Five Countries 253
Dr. Hana Pazlarova (Charles University in Prague)
The Impact of Early Work Experiences on Young Adult Care Leavers’ Later Progress: A Cross-National
Study from Five Countries 254
Prof. Veerle Soyez (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
The Influence of Employment on Resilience and Social Ecology in Youth Leaving Care: A Canadian
Per-spective 255
Dr. Jill Stoddart (University of Toronto)
Pathways from Care to Work Study – Some Key Learning to Date 256
Prof. Robbie Gilligan (Trinity College Dublin), Dr. Laura Arnau Sabates (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and the Child Welfare System: Understanding and
Respond-ing to Youth Needs in the USA 257
Ms. Melissa Johnson (University of South Florida), Dr. Mary Armstrong (University of South Florida)
Justifying the Child’s Best Interest - A Comparison of Court Decisions in Norwegian Child Protection Cases
of Violence in Migrant and Non-Migrant Families 258
Mr. Audun Løvlie (University of Bergen), Prof. Marit Skivenes (University of Bergen)
The Need for Numbers on Violence Against Children in Migration: Findings and Further Steps 259
Mother Blame in Migration: The Experiences of Southern European Mothers in Norway 260
Ms. Raquel Herrero Arias (University of Bergen), Dr. Ragnhild Hollekim (University of Bergen), Prof. Haldis Haukanes (University of Bergen), Dr. Åse Elisabeth Vagli (University of Stavanger), Dr. Gaby Ortiz-Barreda (Uni-versity of Bergen)
Child-Protection Intervention with Immigrant Families: Looking at the Intervention through Their Eyes 261
Dr. Chantal Lavergne (CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’île-de-Montréal, Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté), Mrs. Rosita Vargas Diaz (Université de Montréal), Dr. Sarah Dufour (Université de Montréal), Mr. Gary Saint-jean (Université de Montréal)
The Complex Link between Poverty and Child Abuse and Neglect: A Systematic Review 262
Dr. Cláudia Camilo (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Cis-IUL), Prof. Margarida Vaz Garrido (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Cis-IUL), Ms. Ana Fonseca (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL)), Prof. Maria Calheiros (Centro de Investigação em Ciência Psicológica, Faculdade de Psicologia, Univ. Lisboa)
Violence against Children in Humanitarian Emergencies: A Systematic Review 263
Mr. Hamed Seddighi Khavidak (University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences), Dr. Mehrab Sharifi (Ira-nian Red Crescent Society), Mrs. Saeideh Seddighi (Ira(Ira-nian Ministry of Interior), Dr. Ibrahim Salmani (Department of Health in Emergency and Disaster, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd)
Typologies of Abuse for Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents 264
Dr. Laura Baams (University of Groningen)
Prevalence and Perpetrators of Child Maltreatment in Residential Care 265
Dr. Eric Van Santen (German Youth Institute), Dr. Liane Pluto (German Youth Institute)
Are Temporary Placements a Form of Crisis Management in Cases of Physical Abuse? 266
Dr. Sophie Hébert (CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’île-de-Montréal, Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté), Dr. Sonia Helie (CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’île-de-Montréal, Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté), Dr. Tonino Esposito (Uni-versité de Montréal)
Services According to Need for Youth in Foster Care? 267
Dr. Marit Hjellset Larsen (Uni Research Health), Dr. Valborg Baste (Uni Research Health), Dr. Ragnhild Bjørk-nes (University of Bergen), Dr. Trine Myrvold (OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University), Dr. Stine Lehmann (Uni Research Health)
The Medicalisation of Children’s Distress in English Mental Health Services 268
Prof. Christopher Ward (University of Nottingham)
The Need for Deprescribing Guidelines for Youth in Foster Care in the U.S. 270
Dr. Christopher Bellonci (Judge Baker Children’s Center, Harvard University)
Psychotropic Medication Discontinuation, Aggression, and Restraint in Two Residential Treatment
Pro-grams in the US 271
Dr. Jonathan Huefner (Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home), Dr. Christopher Bellonci (Judge Baker Children’s Center, Harvard University)
Chapéu de Chuva: Program of Mental Health Promotion with Institutionalized Children 272
Public Knowledge and Perceptions on Family Foster Care: Contributes to the Development of Foster Care
in Portugal 273
Prof. Mariana Negrão (Faculdade de Educação e Psicologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa), Dr. Marina Moreira (Faculdade de Educação e Psicologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa), Prof. Lurdes Veríssimo (Fac-uldade de Educação e Psicologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa), Prof. Elisa Veiga (Fac(Fac-uldade de Educação e Psicologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa)
Permanency Legislations for Children Placed in Family Foster Care in England, Norway, Portugal, and
The Netherlands 274
Ms. Anne Steenbakkers (University of Groningen), Ms. Ida Bruheim Jensen (University of Stavanger), Ms. Vania Salvador Pinto (University of Oxford)
Children for Sale: The Unexpected Cost of Purchasing Temporary Out-of-Home Placements in Australia 275
Ms. Jenna Meiksans (Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia), Prof. Fiona Arney (Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia)
The Challenges of Designing a Feasibility Study of Low Cost Home Based Interventions in Family Foster
Care 277
Dr. Siddhartha Baviskar (University College Copenhagen), Dr. Morten Hulvej Rod (National Research Centre for Disadvantaged Children and Youth), Dr. Sofie Danneskiold-Samsøe (University College Copenhagen), Dr. Kresta Sørensen (University College Copenhagen), Dr. Freya Semanda (University College Absalon), Dr. Nina Madsen Sjoe (External Consultant)
Economic Causes and Consequences of Foster Parenting - Evidence from Denmark 278
Ms. Petra Gram Cavalca (University of Copenhagen)
A Systematic Review on Organizational Empowerment 279
Ms. Linda Rothman (Tilburg University), Dr. Frans de Vijlder (HAN University of Applied Sciences), Prof. René Schalk (Tilburg University), Prof. Tine Van Regenmortel (Tilburg University)
Implementing Child Welfare Prevention Programs: Cultural and Organizational Challenges 280
Prof. Anat Zeira (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Dr. Shani Oppenheim-weller (Hadassah Academic College)
Strategies and Challenges for Sustaining Inter-Organizational Partnerships Around Children: Case of
AIDES Initiative in Canada 281
Prof. Claire Chamberland (Université de Montréal), Mrs. Danielle Lessard (Université de Montréal), Prof. Carl Lacharité (université du Québec à Trois-Rivières), Mrs. Catherine Jauzion-Graverolle (Université de Montréal)
Changes of Cooperative Partner of Residential Child Care Units over Time 282
Dr. Mike Seckinger (Deutsches Jugendinstitut (German Youth Institute))
Marketing Residential Care 284
Prof. Tommy Lundström (Department of social work, Stockholm university), Prof. Gabrielle Meagher (Department of social work, Stockholm university), Prof. Marie Sallnäs (Department of social work, Stockholm university), Dr. Emelie Shanks (Department of social work, Stockholm university), Dr. Stefan Wiklund (Department of social work, Stockholm university)
Standardize Framework in Decision-Making in Norwegian Child Welfare Service: How Assessment Tools
Impact Professional Work 285