Examines the nature and extent of kinship care in Australia, with particular reference to practice in New South Wales; reasons for making the decision to place children in the care of relatives; out of home care; child welfare legislation and policy; includes summary of state and territory legislation, policy & guidelines on kinship care
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"Report on a research project undertaken by the Childhood and Youth Policy Research Unit of the University of Western Sydney and the Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies, Assisted by funding from the Financial Markets for Children Foundation"