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This PARTcast is the second of a two-part series on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This episode focuses on interventions commonly used with children and youth with autism as well practice considerations for professionals who work with children and families affected by autism and who are involved in child welfare services.

This PARTcast is the first of a two-part series on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This episode focuses on the development, well-being, and opportunities/social barriers of children and youth who have autism. A follow-up episode will be released about interventions for autism and practice considerations for professionals who support families that include children and/or youth with autism.

This research review summarizes the available research on parental shame and guilt, with a focus on associated factors and experiences that contribute to shame and guilt in motherhood. Practice considerations for professionals who support families involved in child welfare are provided.

This podcast reviews the literature on risk within the child welfare sector, including how organizational culture and climate can influence risk and decision-making in child welfare practice.

This episode summarizes the available research on young children who are placed in out-of-home care, with a focus on factors related to placement and permanency. Practice considerations for professionals who support young children living in out-of-home care are provided.

This episode summarizes the available research about children who have disabilities and are placed in out-of-home care, with a focus on factors related to placement and permanency. Practice considerations for professionals who support children with disabilities living in out-of-home care are also provided.

This PARTcast provides child welfare practitioners with an overview of evidence-based programs for infants and young children who have experienced maltreatment. Practice considerations for professionals who support families of maltreated young children are also provided.

This PARTcast provides child welfare practitioners with an overview of literature on kinship placements, focusing on caregiver demographics and the outcomes of children raised by kin.

This episode summarizes the research on siblings of children who have a disability, including siblings’ development, well-being, and subjective experiences. Practice considerations for professionals who support families where one or more of the children have disabilities are provided.

This PARTcast reviews the literature on the development of infants and young children who have experienced maltreatment, including their brain development, socioemotional functioning, and physical and mental health. Practice considerations for professionals who support infants and young children who have experienced maltreatment are provided.

This PARTcast examines the literature on the psychosocial functioning and well-being of parents whose children have disabilities. Subjective experiences of parents are presented, as are practical recommendations for child welfare service providers.

This PARTcast reviews the literature on maltreatment and child welfare involvement of infants, including occurrence estimates and factors associated with infant maltreatment. Practice considerations are also provided.

This PARTcast reviews the literature on maltreatment of children with disabilities, including prevalence estimates of maltreatment, factors associated with maltreated children with disabilities, and child welfare service responses to these children and families. Practice considerations are provided.

This episode focuses on practice recommendations for professionals who work with pregnant and parenting teens, as well as teens at risk of pregnancy. To support the well-being of adolescent parents and their children, practitioners should focus on preventing pregnancy and repeat pregnancy, increasing the educational attainment of adolescent parents, and improving parenting skills.

This PARTcast provides a summary of the literature related to adolescent parenthood, with a specific focus on this population’s involvement with child welfare services.

This PARTcast reviews the literature on early prevention, intervention, and postvention for youth who are suicidal and aims to increase the awareness of how to address suicidal risk among the professionals who support this population

This PARTcast reviews the available literature on the risk and protective factors associated with adolescent suicide in order to increase knowledge and awareness among professionals who support these at-risk youth. This is the first of a two-part series about adolescent suicide in the child welfare sector.

This is the third PARTcast in a three-part series about parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this section, the literature on interventions, trainings, and support programs for parents with intellectual disabilities is reviewed.

The well-being and developmental health of children whose parent or parents have intellectual disabilities is a common concern of child welfare practitioners. This PARTcast reviews the available literature on the development and subjective well-being of these children. This is the second of a three part series about families led by parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Families led by parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are some of the most vulnerable families in society. They are likely to come to the attention of child welfare authorities for a variety of reasons. This episode is the first of a three-part series about families led by a parent or parents with IDD. This episode reviews the literature about these families’ child welfare involvement.

PARTcast 55 - Part 3 - Adolescent Cannabis Use: Impacts on Mental Health by

PARTcast 55 - Part 2 - Relationship between Childhood Maltreatment & Adolescent Cannabis Use by

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world. Its use has been associated with several adverse psychological, mental, and social outcomes in both adolescence and adulthood. This research review will outline the impacts of cannabis use on adolescent mental functioning during acute intoxication and beyond.

This brief research review discusses Family Finding. Focus will be placed on whether the intervention is effective and how the intervention is implemented in practice settings based on current available research.

This is the second of two parts in a series of research reviews about commercial sexual exploitation (sex trafficking) of children. This part focuses screening tools and interventions to identify and support sexually exploited youth.

This is the first of two parts in a series of research reviews about trafficking of children, specifically commercial sexual exploitation. The focus is on risk factors for commercial sexual exploitation and the narrative experiences of youth who have been sexually trafficked.

This PARTcast is the second in a series about high conflict separation. In this episode, practice considerations for child welfare workers who work with families engaged in high conflict separation are provided.

This PARTcast will review the literature related to acrimonious separation between caregivers and dicsuss the impact of high conflict separation on children.

This PARTcast examines the claims made in research about supervision as it relates to social work and child welfare practice more specifically. Frequently asked questions about supervision models and approaches are incorporated with a critical assessment of the strengths and limitations of existing research.

This podcast will expand on key concepts of housing instability and homelessness, outline the research as it relates to families with these experiences, including the overlap of homelessness and risk assessment, and recommendations for research, practice, and partnership.

This research review will summarize the literature on homelessness among youth involved with the child welfare system, including rates and predictors of youth homelessness, the effectiveness of existing interventions, and recommendations for research and practice.

The Developmental Assets assessed in the Activities and Action record (AAR) were developed to track how well children are reaching key developmental areas. This PARTicle will focus on external assets of children, organized around four major categories: support, empowerment, boundaries and expectations, and constructive use of time.

The Developmental Assets assessed in the Activities and Action record (AAR) were developed to track how well children are reaching key developmental areas. This PARTicle will focus on internal assets of children ages 0-9, which are related to the child's individual motivations, competencies, and sense of self.

The Developmental Assets assessed in the Activities and Action record (AAR) were developed to track how well youth in are reaching key developmental areas. This PARTicle will focus on external assets of school-aged children and youth, organized around four major categories: support, empowerment, boundaries and expectations, and constructive use of time.

The Developmental Assets assessed in the Activities and Action record (AAR) were developed to track how well youth in are reaching key developmental areas. This PARTicle will focus on internal assets of school-aged children and youth, which are related to the youth's individual motivations, competencies, and sense of self.

PARTcast 47 - Part 2 - Research on Online Child Pornography by

PARTcast 47 - Part 1 - Research on Online Child Pornography by

This podcast reviews existing literature on group care for adolescents, including models of care, how the quality of group care is assessed, and the use of evidence-based practices in this context. A discussion of a recent report on the state of residential care in Ontario will also be included.

A summary of the theoretical foundations of evidence-informed practice is provided before discussing empirical findings regarding how individuals and organizations use research. Outcomes related to research evidence use in child welfare will also be discussed.

This podcast builds on theoretical information provided in Intergenerational Trauma: Beyond the ‘Cycle of Abuse’ by providing a research framework for intergenerational trauma psychopathology, including a summary of important empirical evidence. A review of the research literature is then used to outline practice considerations, including possible interventions.

This podcast defines ‘intergenerational trauma’ and the affiliated theory of a ‘cycle of abuse’, illuminating logical and empirically-supported fallacies of a rigid pathological view of trauma. Alternative and holistic representations of intergenerational trauma are offered.

PARTcast 43 - Part 2 - Decision making in child welfare - The migrant case by

PARTcast 43 - Part 1 - A framework for understanding migrant involvement with child welfare by

This podcast will examine some of the factors that result in unexpected case transfers between workers and offer strategies for minimizing child welfare worker turnover.

This podcast will examine some of the factors that result in unexpected case transfers between workers, how case transfers might impact service delivery, and what strategies organizations can implement to minimize unexpected case transfers.

This podcast provides grounding knowledge on trauma psychopathology and substance misuse in adolescents. Considerations for treatment, including a discussion on interventions, are included.

This podcast builds on grounding knowledge and theory established in part 1 to provide the practitioner with field-relevant information on assessment and intervention when concurrent disorders are present.

This first submission of a two-part podcast series on concurrent disorders affiliates the reader with grounding knowledge and concepts using a child welfare lens. Common intersections between mental health and substance use are exemplified by outlining pertinent research and discussing implications to the field.

This podcast evaluates the Signs of Safety evidence base. An analysis of the literature and methodology is provided.

This podcast provides an outline of research on assessing child neglect. Further, it examines prevention and intervention programs for neglect.

This podcast will provide an introduction to child neglect, including risk factors and protective factors that contribute to neglect. It will also explore some of the outcomes of neglect and discuss working with families whose children have experienced neglect.

This PARTicle gives a quick overview of mental health disorders of children and youth. This PARTicle discusses reasons why children and youth living in out-of home care may have higher mental health diagnoses than the normative population and introduces potential treatment options.

This podcast outlines existing research on the risks to both mother and infant of marijuana use during pregnancy, as well as the safety of using marijuana while breastfeeding.

This podcast will provide an introduction to the current policy landscape of marijuana access in Canada, areas of concern associated with parent marijuana use, and a profile of marijuana users as presented in the literature.

This podcast discusses research and practice implications of evidence-based literacy interventions for children and youth involved in child welfare, with a special focus on the Paired Reading Intervention. A summary of research findings and limitations helps frame and define Paired Reading as well as lay guidelines for its use in practice. Finally, factors of the care environment are discussed and included in a brief overview of alternative interventions.

This podcast focuses on causes and conditions that create burnout in child welfare, highlighting treatment and prevention for individuals and agencies.

This podcast outlines the phenomenon of burnout in child welfare, highlighting: causes, development, and the impact on workers, clients, and organizations.

This PARTicle will discuss existing research related to the impact of treatment foster care (TFC) on delinquency, mental health, substance use, and pregnancy among youth. Research about TFC in the international context will also be outlined.

This PARTicle highlights recent research around families where one or more parent experiences a mental health concern. Impacts on family members as well as family strengths and the importance of talking about mental health issues are explored.

This particle will discuss research related to foster parents as caregivers. What motivates foster parents, their support and intervention needs, and issues regarding recruitment and retention are some of the key areas that will be examined.

This literature review outlines the complexities of adolescent self-harm, differences between harm behaviours with and without suicidal intent, risk factors for self-harm repetition, and key critical thinking considerations.

This podcast discusses the basic elements of early brain development, highlighting the impact of maltreatment on these developmental processes.

PARTcast 28 - Grandparents As Caregivers by

PARTcast27 - Trauma-Informed Practice by

Article discussed: Rajendran, K., Smith, B. D., & Videka, L. (2015). Association of caregiver social support with the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in child welfare. Children and Youth Services Review, 48, 150-158.

PARTcast - Episode 26 - Youth and the Criminal Justice System by

Article Discussed: Orsi, R. (2014). Predicting re-invovlement for children adopted out of a public child welfare system. Child Abuse & Neglect, 39: 175-184.

Research Radio Episode 14 - Lee Zanoni by

PARTcast - Episode 25 - Poverty Among Families Involved with Child Welfare by

PARTcast - Episode 24 - Caregiver Substance Misuse by

Research Radio Episode 13 - Joan Pennell by

Post-Adoption Support by

Research Radio Episode 12 - Tom Packard by

PARTcast Episode 22 - Investigations of Maltreatment in Family-based Out-of-home Care by

Research Radio Episode 11 - Reiko Boyd by

Research Radio Episode 10 - Sara McLean by

PARTcast Episode 21 - Sibling Relationships In Out-of-home Placements by

Research Radio Episode 9 - Louise Hill by

PARTcast Episode 20 - Secondary Traumatic Stress in Child Welfare by

A conversation with Dr. Louise Hill, Policy Lead for the Centre for Excellence for Looked-after Children in Scotland, about her research on listening to and learning from children affected by parental alcohol problems.

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PARTcast Episode 15 - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by

Research Radio Episode 8 - Ginny Sprang by

PARTcast Episode 14 - Child Death Reviews by

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PARTcast Episode 13 - Attachment Theory by

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PARTcast Episode 12 - Organizational Trauma by

PARTcast Episode 11 - Improving Access to Education for Children and Youth in Out-of-Home Care by

PARTcast Episode 10 - The Debate in Favour and Against Open Adoption by

Research Radio Episode 3 - Varda Mann-Feder by

PARTcast Episode 9 - Supporting Youth Leaving Care - Organizational Roles by

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PARTcast #8 Running Ahead, Transitioning to Independence Story One

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PARTcast - Episode 4 - The Role and Impact of Volunteers in the Child Welfare System by

Research Radio - Episode 2 - Dr. James Anglin by

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PARTcast - Episode 5 - Coming Out in the Child Welfare System, Part 1 by

PARTcast - Episode 3 - Parental Recruitment and Retention for Special Needs Adoption by

PARTcast - Episode 2 - Trauma in Children and Adolescents by

PARTcast - Episode 1 - Engaging Frontline Practitioners in Evidence-Informed Practice by