The Canadian Red Cross has produced a handbook on the prevention of violence against children. The handbook includes specific guidance on preventing violence against vulnerable children, such as children in institutions, children involved in armed conflict and children with disabilities.

In this meta-analysis of 75 studies on more than 3,888 children in 19 different countries, the intellectual development of children living in children's homes (orphanages) was compared with that of children living with their (foster) families.

A random sample of licensed foster parents caring for children with disabilities in a major Canadian city was asked “what are the problems you encounter fostering a child with a disability?”

This paper examines how international adoption fits within the legal and conceptual framework of Canadian policy and legislation and international treaties to which Canada is a party.

This one-page document identifies some difficulties that youth face in leaving institutional care. Offers recommendations to assist financial, emotional, and educational preparation for emancipation.

Les enfants en famille d’accueil sont une population à haut risque de troubles d’attachement. Dans une tentative de prévention de tels troubles, une Clinique d’Attachement a été développée à Montréal (Canada) dans le but d’offrir une consultation aux intervenants en Protection de l’Enfant qui œuvrent avec les enfants 0-6 ans en famille d’accueil et leurs familles.

Cette these de doctorat porte sur l'attachement et les capacites adaptatives des adolescents places en famille d'accueil. 

Research project examining the problems faced in the education of youth in care in Canada. Provides recommendations for supporting high school education and for including children in their educational planning.