Maltreatment and allegations of maltreatment in foster care: a review of the research

N Biehal; E Parry

Maltreatment and allegations of maltreatment in foster care: a review of the research

Social Policy Research Unit

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

The abuse of looked after children has been a matter of public concern for over 30 years. However, although there has been considerable attention to maltreatment in residential settings, less is known about maltreatment, including both abuse and neglect, in foster care.

Allegations of maltreatment in foster care are profoundly upsetting for the foster carers concerned and often lead to the removal of children from their care. Unfounded allegations therefore create immense stress for both carers and children. They also have serious consequences for services, as they may lead some carers to give up fostering, thus reducing the already limited supply of foster carers.

In cases where such allegations are substantiated, the implications are even more serious. This review of the research was undertaken in partnership with The Fostering Network and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. It discusses the available evidence on:
* allegations of abuse and neglect by foster carers and
* confirmed maltreatment in foster care.

Original language	English
Publisher	Social Policy Research Unit, University of York
Number of pages	4
Place of Publication	University of York, York
Publication status	Published - 2010

Publication series

Name	Research Works
Volume	2010-04

Keywords

looked after children
social work issues

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Abuse in foster care and allegations against foster carers
Biehal, N.
1/10/09 → 31/07/10
Project: Research project (funded) › Research

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Maltreatment and allegations of maltreatment in foster care: a review of the research

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