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Placing sibling groups together in foster care: The Oz Child sibling group placement program

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Fiona Fischer
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Abstract

Sibling groups placed in out-of-home care are often separated due to the relatively small number of caregivers who are able to care for large sibling groups, as well as the individual needs of the children. This article briefly explores the complexities of sibling placement within the international, national and Victorian contexts. It continues with a description of the Oz Child Sibling Group Placement Program which was implemented in Victoria's Southern Region to place sibling groups of three or more children together in foster care. The results of a review of the program are presented, including referral statistics, placement data and caregiver feedback. The article concludes with the consideration of recommendations for change as a result of the review.

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Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 27 , Issue 2 , 2002 , pp. 17 - 22
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2002

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