Publication

Systematic literature review of foster and adoptive caregiver factors for increasing placement stability and permanency.

Publication Year: 2021

Authors: Vanderwill, Lori A., Salazar, Amy M., Jenkins, Garrett, De Larwelle, Jessica, McMahon, Amanda K., Day, Angelique, Haggerty, Kevin

Publication Title: Journal of Public Child Welfare

Volume: 15

Issue Number: 4

Page(s): 487-527

Link to Publication: https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2020.1760176

Abstract: Placement stability and permanency are key goals for children in foster and adoptive care. This study is a systematic review of the scholarly literature to better understand caregiver-related factors (e.g., characteristics, proficiencies) that contribute to permanency and placement stability, in order to provide a stronger foundation for developing and improving caregiver recruitment and training procedures. Our review of 29 qualifying scholarly articles revealed 16 caregiver-related factors associated with permanency and/or placement stability. This knowledge can assist in selecting resource families and guiding training development to increase caregiver proficiency in caring for foster and adoptive children.