Research highlights this fact by consistently reporting on the bleak employment outcomes of former foster youth; however, virtually no studies have given practical guidance to practitioners on how to

The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• The Long View: Has Anything Really Improved for Children and Families Involved with Child Welfare over 3 Decades? (2019) · doi

  This special issue affords us the opportunity to reflect on: what’s better or not after 30 years; whether legislation and financing are aligned with child welfare’s goals of safety, permanency and well-being; and what remains to be done to improve the outcomes of children and youth in foster care or otherwise involved with child welfare.

  Keywords: child welfare special issue affords opportunity reflect better years whether legislation financing aligned goals safety
• Developing a Career Counseling Intervention Program for Foster Youth (2017) · doi

  Research highlights this fact by consistently reporting on the bleak employment outcomes of former foster youth; however, virtually no studies have given practical guidance to practitioners on how to develop interventions.

  Keywords: highlights fact consistently reporting bleak employment outcomes former foster youth virtually given practical guidance practitioners
• The Devastating Impact of the Non-payment of Child Maintenance in South Africa: A Violation of the Children’s Rights (2026) · doi

  The following recommendations can collectively ensure that children’s rights are upheld, promoting family stabil- ity, and fostering environments that are conducive to the healthy development and well-being of children with regard to child maintenance.

  Keywords: children following recommendations collectively ensure rights upheld promoting family stabil fostering environments conducive healthy development