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    Grandparent-headed families in Australia

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    Authors
    Horner, Barbara
    Downie, Jill
    Hay, David
    Wichmann, Helen
    Date
    2007
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Horner, Barbara and Downie, Jill and Hay, David and Wichmann, Helen. 2007. Grandparent-headed families in Australia. Family Matters 76: pp. 29-36.
    Source Title
    Family Matters
    Additional URLs
    http://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/pubs/fm2007/fm76/bh.pdf
    ISSN
    1030 2646
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    Centre for Research on Ageing
    School
    Centre for Research into Ageing
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/18395
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Grandparent-headed families are increasingly prevalent in Australia and are one of the fastest growing forms of out-of-home care of children in contact with our public welfare system. However, there is minimal information regarding the characteristics and experiences of Australian grandparent-headed families who assume care through the intervention of child protection services, or those who arrange parental care of their grandchildren privately. Evidence is needed on which to build a policy or service framework to address the health and wellbeing of these grandparents, and ensure quality and safe care of children and young people who are no longer able to live with their biological parents(s).

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