CFCA produces a range of publications. These include CFCA Papers, which offer an objective exploration of how research applies to policy and practice, and are written by or in collaboration with expert researchers and service providers. CFCA Resource Sheets and Practitioner Resources are shorter papers that focus on a specific issue in depth.
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The purpose of this guide is to help in the implementation of evidence-informed programs and practices in the child and family service sector.
Information on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, including key contacts in each state and territory
This paper provides an update on developments in therapeutic residential care and touches on issues that should form the focus of future research.
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
The focus of this resource is emotional dysregulation; which may put a child at increased risk of social and emotional difficulties over time.
This resource focuses on diminished response to social reward; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of developing depression over time.
A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.
A guide to the various child safety screening programs in each Australian state and territory
The Australian Institute of Family Studies acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand.
We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging, and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.
