The development and psychometric validation of a survey to measure the subjective well-being of care leavers

A 2024 survey co-produced with care leavers reveals a steep decline in well-being after leaving care.

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The development and psychometric validation of a survey to measure the subjective well-being of care leavers

A 2024 survey co-produced with care leavers reveals a steep decline in well-being after leaving care.

Published 2 April 2024
Published 28 March 2024 By McGrane, Joshua, Selwyn Julie & Baker, Claire

Keeping in Touch: looked after children and young people’s views on their contact arrangements

Professor Julie Selwyn and Shirley Lewis share important insights into children in care’s views on staying connected with family.

Published 18 September 2023 By Professor Julie Selwyn and Shirley Lewis

I wish someone would explain why I am in care

The impact of children and young people's lack of understanding of why they are in out-of-home care on their well-being and felt security

Published 11 January 2020 By Jo Staines and Julie Selwyn
Published 8 June 2017