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Mother using a laptop while holding her daughter at home
28 June 2023

Needs and impact survey insights

This short article shares findings from our latest CFCA Needs and Impact Survey and shows how these insights inform the development of CFCA resources.

Young woman teleconferencing with sister on laptop on conference call
14 June 2023

Peer support for parents of children with complex needs

This article summarises the evidence on peer support for parents of children with complex needs and considers the implications for practitioners.

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1 May 2023

The impact of paternal positivity on child mental health

This short article developed with Emerging Minds summarises the findings of a meta-analysis conducted by Foster et al. (2022),

Transgender woman using laptop for conference call, working from home concept.
12 April 2023

Safeguarding worker wellbeing for remote delivery of…

Presents challenges and strategies for practitioners working from home remotely supporting individuals experiencing family and domestic violence.

Father and Son having a serious conversation
28 February 2023

Supportive practices for young people in out-of-home care…

This short article provides practitioners with the evidence for what works to support young people in out-of-home care who are at risk of suicidality. 

A physical therapist is working with a child in the hospital that has cerebral palsy.
2 February 2023

Engaging children with disability in supported decision…

This short article discusses supported decision making for children with disability and the evidence about using this approach for practice.

As the therapy group members listen, the teen boy shares his life experiences.
7 December 2022

Mental health literacy and interventions for school-aged…

How mental health literacy interventions can be used to enhance youth mental health and potentially decrease the prevalence of mental illness.

Group of volunteers organising food donations onto tables at a food bank in the North East of England. They are working together, setting up sections of the room in a church.
30 November 2022

Responding to food relief needs

This short article outlines the evidence on responding to food relief needs in a dignified, nutritious, sustainable and equitable way.

Multiracial businesswomen using computer at work, looking at screen
16 November 2022

Supporting young people experiencing disadvantage to secure…

This short article provides an evidence overview and strategies for supporting young people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment.