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Revealing the Profile of Foster Parents, Biological Parents, Foster Children and the Triadic Relationship amongst them

Vasiliki Baltsioti & Ignatia Farmakopoulou

2024

Revealing the Profile of Foster Parents, Biological Parents, Foster Children and the Triadic Relationship amongst them (2024) by Vasiliki Baltsioti and Ignatia Farmakopoulou investigates foster care in Greece.

In particular, the researchers are interested in the “triadic relationship among foster carers, biological parents, and foster children”

“The study concludes that well-structured support, the empowerment of children
through resilience building, and a stable legal framework are foundational to successful
application of the institution of fostering.”

The researchers also suggest that more research is needed to “understand the long-term effects of foster care on children…”

Children and young people in social care, and those who have left, are often subject to stigmatisation and discrimination. Being stigmatised and discriminated against can impact negatively on mental health and wellbeing not only during the care experience but often for many years after too. The project aims to contribute towards changing community attitudes towards care experienced people as a group. See glossary HERE


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