Using concurrent planning to establish permanency for looked after young children
Researchers followed 24 children in three concurrent-planning pilots and 44 children receiving conventional services for 12–15 months. Concurrent-planning children experienced fewer placement moves and reached permanence sooner. They were substantially younger at entry, which prevents a straightforward comparison of the approaches.
Limitations: Small non-randomised groups differed in age. Placement speed and moves are not equivalent to long-term wellbeing. Overlaps with other publications evaluating these pilots. Independent evaluation of government-supported concurrent-planning pilots.
- Research type
- Non-randomised comparative placement evaluation
- Source reviewed
- Abstract
- Peer reviewed
- Yes
- Age group
- Children
Study context and review
Age group as recorded: children
Adoption context: Adoption from care / permanent family placement
Programme: UK concurrent-planning pilot evaluation (Monck–Reynolds–Wigfall)
Institutional context: Government / government-commissioned research
Independent evaluation of government-supported concurrent-planning pilots.
Relationship identified. Bibliographic relationships are not a bias or safety rating.
Topics: adoption disruption, adoption system
Review scope: Source checked: Abstract. This does not imply full-text or independent human verification.
Country as recorded: England
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