The significance of religion when matching children with migrant background and foster carers − child welfare workers’ perspectives

Raquel Herrero-Arias and Milfrid Tonheim

Children and Youth Services Review, 2025, vol. 172, issue C

Abstract: Drawing on three focus group discussions with Norwegian child welfare workers, this paper explores the significance of religion in foster care matching. Using vignettes, the child welfare workers reflected on issues emerging in matching three hypothetical cases of children with three potential foster families. The analysis focuses on how and why religion is important in foster care matching.

Keywords: Foster care; Matching; Religion; Children with migrant backgrounds; Continuity in care; Child welfare workers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108240

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