Australian Institute of Family Studies

Recent publications

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Beyond 18: The Longitudinal Study on Leaving Care

Research Report— May 2018

This Research Report focuses on the factors associated with successful transitions from out-of-home care.

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Working Together to Care for Kids

Research Report— May 2018

This report is aimed at providing a better understanding of the needs of the carers of children who are living in out-of-home care in Australia.

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Working Together to Care for Kids: Foster and relative/kinship carers and their experiences

Research summaries— May 2018

This Research Snapshot focuses on the socio-demographic characteristics of foster and relative/kinship carers and aspects of their care experience.

News

AIFS Conference, 25-27 July 2018

More information about the conference.

Commissioned Reports

Cradle to Kinder Evaluation Summary
The Cradle to Kinder program is an early intervention program designed to address the needs of vulnerable children and families.

Contexts of disadvantage
This report examines the association between family, neighbourhood and school level disadvantage and children’s cognitive and social outcomes.