Transitioning from out of home care: A longitudinal population-based study

  • Chung, Donna (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
  • Cordier, Reinie (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Mendes, Philip (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Thoresen, Stian (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • O'Donnell, Melissa (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Martin, Robyn M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
  • Stratton, Katriona (Partner Investigator (PI))
  • Lund, Stephan (Partner Investigator (PI))

Project: Research

Project Details

Project Description

Young people in and transitioning out of out-of-home care experience myriad challenges. Care leavers, including a disproportionate number of Aboriginal young people, experience adverse outcomes across a range of domains leading to high social and economic costs for the Australian community. This longitudinal study uses a population- based method to examine the pathways of young people in and transitioning from out-of-home care in Western Australia. The combined findings from the population-based data, together with an in-depth understanding of their lived experiences will identify a best practice model for improving their transition from care experiences to facilitate improved outcomes.
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