Performance targets and stability of placements for children long looked after away from home
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14896604 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Harriet Ward (0000-0002-2769-8184, Loughborough University, corresponding author), Tricia Skuse (Dartington Service Design Lab) |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 333-346 |
| Publication date | 2001-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0951-0605 • E-ISSN: 1099-0860 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/chi.673 |
| OpenAlex | W2052448879 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 5 |
There are concerns that the performance indicators for children's services may not be adequately interpreted and used to improve service delivery for individual children. Data from a longitudinal study of 249 looked after children demonstrate that one target—improving the stability of placements—is more likely to be met if agencies can identify which children move frequently and why. While age, behavioural difficulties and the absence of mental health support may have contributed to placement breakdowns, the majority of moves were planned transitions from one temporary placement to another, suggesting that the system may ignore the needs of those children who cannot swiftly return home. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
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| Unique citing works | 24 |
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| Citations per year | 1,09 |
| Citation span | 2004 - 2025 (22) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 24 |