Organisation
Family and Communities Services Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR)
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Research Summary
New ANROWS report on links between child protection, domestic and family violence, alcohol and other drug issues and mental health issues
This FACSIAR Summary examines a recent ANROWS report which examines evidence about the links between domestic and family violence, alcohol and other drug issues and mental health issues in the context of child protection.
Report
Experiences and service needs of children in out-of-home care 5-12 years of age with cognitive and/or behaviour problems
This paper examines the experiences and service needs of children in out-of-home care (OOHC) with cognitive and/or behavioural problems using information collected through the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS).
Research Summary
What is the relationship between childhood maltreatment and early educational outcomes?
This summary outlines key findings from the NSW Child Development Study looking at the relationship between maltreatment of children before entry to school and educational outcomes in primary school.
Report
Culturally diverse children in out-of-home care: safety, wellbeing, cultural and family connections
The overall aim of this study is to collect detailed information about the life course development of children who enter OOHC for the first time and the factors that influence their development.
Research Summary
Key findings from the evaluation of the Homeless Youth Assistance Program (HYAP)
This summary outlines key findings from the evaluation of the Homeless Youth Assistance Program (HYAP) and how the NSW Department of Communities and Justice is responding to the evaluation findings.