A new approach to promote economic independence among at-risk children: Child Development Accounts (CDAs) in Korea

Yunju Nam and Chang-Keun Han

Children and Youth Services Review, 2010, vol. 32, issue 11, 1548-1554

Abstract: This case study investigates the adoption and implementation of Child Development Accounts (CDAs) in South Korea, using information collected from in-depth interviews and existing documents. The design of the program, an asset-building program for children in the child welfare system, reflects unique needs and conditions of the target population and promotes strong collaboration among governmental and private entities. Issue framing emerges as an important strategy for the CDA policy's adoption. Institutional and organizational factors, such as sponsorship and well-developed collaboration among multiple partners, may explain the successful implementation of the program.

Keywords: Asset; building; Child; welfare; Transition; to; independence; Case; study; Issue; framing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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