Family Matters No. 83, 2009
Leaving care is formally defined as the cessation of legal responsibility by the state for young people living in out-of-
Timely decision making and outcomes for children in out-of-home care
Timely decision making and outcomes for children in out-of-home care
A quick scoping review
Commissioned report— June 2019
On behalf of the Department of Social Services, AIFS undertook a ‘quick scoping review’ of research evidence about timely decision making for children and young people who have entered the child protection system. Specifically, the review explored two questions:
- Is there any evidence that the time between a substantiation and a longterm/permanent order (including adoption and reunification) affects the outcomes for children/young people who have been subject to a child protection substantiation?
- What are the key factors (barriers and enablers) that affect the time taken to make a decision about placement (including adoption) or reunification after a child protection substantiation?
The report is published on the Department of Social Services website.
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Further reading
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.
Family Matters No. 89, 2011
International research consistently depicts young people leaving out-of-home care (care leavers)
Research Report— May 2018
This Research Report focuses on the factors associated with successful transitions from out-of-home care.
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