Aims and Scope of Adoption & Fostering
Adoption & Fostering is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on adoption and foster care. It was established in 1977 and is published by Sage Publications on behalf of Coram BAAF. Miranda Davies is its Managing Editor. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1952 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Mental health and resources in adolescents: A longitudinal cross-lagged panel analysis in out-of-home and biological families
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- 21 Apr 2026
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Perspectives of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnoses in children: The experiences of adoptive parents in Scotland
- 21 Apr 2026
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Exploring conduct difficulties amongst middle-aged children living in care
- 1 Apr 2026
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Deciding on adoption: Birth mothers’ motivations
- 22 Feb 2026
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The Reflective Fostering Programme – Improving the wellbeing of children in care through a group intervention for foster carers: A randomised controlled trial
- 8 Feb 2026
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Mental health and resources in adolescents: A longitudinal cross-lagged panel analysis in out-of-home and biological families
- 16 Jun 2026
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Scotland
- 21 Apr 2026
- Adoption & Fostering
Perspectives of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnoses in children: The experiences of adoptive parents in Scotland
- 21 Apr 2026
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Exploring conduct difficulties amongst middle-aged children living in care
- 1 Apr 2026
- Adoption & Fostering
Deciding on adoption: Birth mothers’ motivations
- 22 Feb 2026
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The Reflective Fostering Programme – Improving the wellbeing of children in care through a group intervention for foster carers: A randomised controlled trial
- 8 Feb 2026
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