Foster Children Research Articles

School garden and instructional interventions foster children's interest in nature

Abstract Children's interest in nature is crucial for their understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, as well as for their mental health and biodiversity conservation efforts. To foster this interest, it is important to establish a theoretical framework and explore practical applications. Given the current trend of children spending more time with screens and less time in nature, school gardens offer potential solutions. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a 4‐month teaching programme conducted in a school garden to promote children's individual interest in nature. 24 Grade‐4 students participated in weekly 40‐min activities, which were divided into three treatments: natural observation with assigned tasks, natural observation with open‐ended tasks and inquiry‐based activities. Participants maintained individual portfolios consisting of questionnaires, nature journals, observation descriptions and interviews. Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed to categorize children into three types: those with initiated interest, those with enhanced interest and those with no significant change. Thematic analysis was used to identify factors influencing children's interest in nature based on qualitative data. The results showed that 17 out of 24 children were classified as either ‘interest‐initiated’ or ‘interest‐enhanced’, indicating a generally positive outcome. The school garden provided a novel and safe environment that empowered children to learn and explore autonomously. Teacher scaffolding further supported their curiosity towards the garden's organisms, potentially leading to the development of their individual interests in nature. This study emphasizes the positive impact of involving children in garden‐based activities in primary schools. Implementing a diverse school garden with informative labels and explanation boards, along with teacher support, represents a promising approach to cultivating children's interest in nature. We recommend implementing mini botanical gardens and club activities in schools to bridge formal and informal education. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA ANAK-ANAK DI DESA SILIWANGI

Reading gardens (community library) are one of the factors that can foster an interest reading in children. The low interest in reading in children is on of the obstacles to the lack of desire and willingness of children to read. In an effort to foster an interest in reading in children, a student helped by establishing a reading garden in a village, Pelawan distric, Sarolangun distric. Learning to read will not achieve satisfactory result for children if it is only carried out by reading. Textbooks only provide specific, narrow, and limited experience in certain fielsd or subjects. While children in their development really need broader experiences so they can see further into their world. Therefore, students prepare or provide places and books that suit the needs of children’s reading interest. In this case, the reading garden has a strategic role, especially in supporting efforts to build a childern’s reading culture. For that, reading gardens must be managedso that they are able to support efforts to foster children’s reading interests and awareness that books are a source of knowledge.

Pemberdayaan Ibu-Ibu Santri Yatim dalam Menjalankan UMKM Toko Online Melalui Media Digital

One of the members of the community who needs empowerment is the mothers of orphaned students. As single parents, they find it challenging to financially support their children, especially considering their low level of education and skills. If finding employment in a company is difficult, one solution that can be pursued is to start a Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME). With the advancements in current technology, one feasible option is to establish an online store. However, their skills in online business are still quite limited. Therefore, training in this field is essential, covering marketing strategies, marketing management, food photography, and online selling techniques. This community service program aimed at one of the foundations that support orphaned students and foster children, as well as nurture their mothers, namely the Orphanage Foundation of Pejaten (YYPP). The method used involves face-to-face offline training, workshops for direct practice, monitoring and mentoring, until the participants are capable of running an online store proficiently. The pre-test and post-test results show that participants' knowledge about social media changed from 77% to 100%, knowledge about product branding changed from 8% to 85%, knowledge about photography changed from 31% to 92%, and knowledge about online sales changed from 23% to 85%. The participants expressed satisfaction, especially in terms of delivering content. 85% of participants stated that they strongly agreed that program was presented effectively by the speakers.

Akibat Hukum dari Penyalahgunaan Wewenang oleh Panti Asuhan terhadap Anak Asuh dalam Penggunaan Live Sosial Media (Tiktok) menurut Perspektif Hukum Perlindungan Anak

Abstract. Orphanage is a place where human beings are humanized, as this orphanage is a place for nurturing and educating children as an alternative last resort to replace the role of a family that has lost its function. In the current era of technology development, donations or assistance for orphanages given by the public are now done through the use of social media with different platforms such as billboards, Instagram, and TikTok. However, there are still some orphanages that exist without being known because they are not registered with the local Social Services Agency. Due to this, there have been cases of abuse of authority by orphanage managers who solicit contributions or donations using the TikTok platform for personal gain, resulting in the rights of the foster children within the orphanage not being fulfilled.Based on the above description, the writer formulates several issues as follows: First, what is the legal protection for foster children as a result of the misuse of live social media (TikTok) by the managers? Second, how is the implementation of the responsibility of orphanage managers towards foster children from the perspective of child protection law? The purpose of this research is to determine the legal protection provided for foster children and the implementation of the responsibility of orphanage managers according to the perspective of child protection law. The research method used is normative juridical, which primarily relies on secondary data supported by primary data as additional sources. This research is descriptive-analytical in nature and is related to legal theory and the implementation of positive law, aiming to obtain answers to the research problems.The results obtained indicate that the protection provided for foster children is the action taken by the Social Services Agency, which provides temporary care based on the Child Social Welfare Institution by LKSA, facilitates and supports alternative family-based care in accordance with the National Standards for Child Care. Furthermore, the implementation of accountability for orphanage managers includes a prison sentence of 5 years and additional penalties such as the return of money, goods, or assets that have been diverted or distributed from the Foundation.

Forming the mental and disciplinary character of students through extracurricular scouting activities at school

Scout extracurricular is a non-formal extracurricular activity that becomes a place for mental formation and fosters students' disciplinary character. Elementary school is the initial place to foster children's character. This study aims to describe various kinds of implementation, efforts, impacts, and problems of Scout's extracurricular activities in forming elementary school students' mental and disciplinary character. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research, which looks at phenomena that occur in the school field and interviews with related subjects. The results of this study show that Scout extracurricular is a mandatory extracurricular with various forms of fun and educational activities for children. Education in Scouting activities has a positive effect on improving student discipline and mentality. However, issues still need to be solved so that Scouting activities can provide maximum education to students.

The prevalence and severity of malocclusion in foster home children

Relevance. Malocclusions in children present a pressing concern in the field of dentistry. Timely diagnostics and treatment of these conditions are crucial for children aged 6 to 18, residing in foster homes, where incidence tend to be higher compared to children raised in family settings. This heightened incidence is often attributed to the lack of timely examinations by pediatric dentist or orthodontists. Such examinations could have potentially prevented the development of malocclusions or facilitated the administration of appropriate orthodontic treatments.Materials and methods. The study included 200 children aged 6 to 18, categorized into two groups: 100 children residing in foster homes or orphanages and 100 living with families (control group). Various malocclusions were identified using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) dental aesthetic index and Angle's classification.Results. Malocclusions were identified in 89.3% of the children from foster home, compared to 66.6% of children from family households. The most prevalent types of malocclusions observed were crowding of front teeth and incisor cross-bite. The DAI dental aesthetic index was higher in children from foster home (DAI = 30.4) than in those from family (DAI = 27.8). Additionally, it was observed that none of the children from foster homes had undergone orthodontic treatment, in contrast to the children in the control group.Conclusion. The study underscores the significance of diagnosing and treating malocclusions in children, with particular emphasis on those residing in foster homes. The results highlight the necessity of implementing effective methods to prevent and address malocclusions in such environments, aiming to enhance the dental health of the children.

Pattern-Recognition Processes of First-Grade Students: An Explorative Eye-Tracking Study

Recognizing patterns is an essential skill in early mathematics education. However, first graders often have difficulties with tasks such as extending patterns of the form ABCABC. Studies show that this pattern-recognition ability is a good predictor of later pre-algebraic skills and mathematical achievement in general, or the development of mathematical difficulties on the other hand. To be able to foster children’s pattern-recognition ability, it is crucial to investigate and understand their pattern-recognition processes early on. However, only a few studies have investigated the processes used to recognize patterns and how these processes are adapted to different patterns. These studies used external observations or relied on children’s self-reports, yet young students often lack the ability to properly report their strategies. This paper presents the results of an empirical study using eye-tracking technology to investigate the pattern-recognition processes of 22 first-grade students. In particular, we investigated students with and without the risk of developing mathematical difficulties. The analyses of the students’ eye movements reveal that the students used four different processes to recognize patterns—a finding that refines knowledge about pattern-recognition processes from previous research. In addition, we found that for patterns with different units of repeat (i.e. ABABAB versus ABCABCABC), the pattern-recognition processes used differed significantly for students at risk of developing mathematical difficulties but not for students without such risk. Our study contributes to a better understanding of the pattern-recognition processes of first-grade students, laying the foundation for enhanced, targeted support, especially for students at risk of developing mathematical difficulties.

Peran Pengasuh dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Diri Anak Untuk Mengontrol Kemandirian Diri di Panti Asuhan Hanifah III Kampung

Orphanages are institutions that shape the growth and development of children who do not have parents or for some reason do not live with their families. An orphanage is a house, a place (a place to live), while an orphanage is a house where orphaned children are cared for and nurtured and so on. Article 55 paragraph (3) of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2002 explains that in relation to the implementation of the care and maintenance of neglected children, state institutions and community institutions can cooperate with various parties as referred to in paragraph 2. Orphanage is defined as a house, place or residence where orphans, orphans, and orphaned children are cared for (taken care of). In an orphanage there is a caregiver who educates, nurtures, protects and provides comfort to the children in his care. Caregivers are foster parents who are respected and appreciated by their foster children.

Evaluasi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Lembaga Kesejhateraan Sosial Anak Yatim Putri ‘Aisyiyah Karanganyar

The evaluation of learning plays a strategic role in maintaining quality education. Learning and Care Centers can serve as a primary alternative in the development of values and character of students through an integrated Islamic Religious Education (Pendidikan Agama Islam) learning approach combined with a comprehensive learning evaluation system. This research aims to understand the methods of Islamic Religious Education learning at the Orphanage 'Aisyiyah Karanganyar. The research methodology employs a qualitative-descriptive approach with field research. The research findings indicate that the Islamic Religious Education learning methods at the 'Aisyiyah Karanganyar Orphanage are effective, as evidenced by the practical application of Islamic Religious Education learning by the foster children regarding "maeri" (moral education) conveyed by the educators (musyrifah). Learning.

Peran Pengurus Panti Asuhan dalam Menunjang Keberlanjutan Pendidikan Anak di Panti Asuhan An-Nur Pasanehan Candung

This study seeks to ascertain the role of administrators in facilitating children's educational aspirations, the challenges experienced by administrators in fulfilling their responsibilities, and the strategies used by administrators to overcome these challenges. The investigation used the descriptive technique. The used data collecting strategies include direct observation, direct communication, and documentary research. The corresponding data collection instruments include observation, interviews, and documentation. The study analysis was conducted in a qualitative descriptive fashion, including a total of 23 participants. These participants included 2 administrators from orphanages, 4 foster children from vocational schools, 16 foster children from middle schools, and 1 foster kid from an elementary school. Orphanage administrators have a crucial role in ensuring the uninterrupted education of children. They serve as motivators, facilitators, guides, and surrogate foster parents for the children's families or parents. The challenges faced by administrators in implementing the programme stem from the youngsters themselves and the availability of financing. The management is addressing the current difficulties by engaging with the children, seeking donors to provide financial support for the institution, and ensuring that all the requirements of the children at the orphanage are met.

Impact Factors for Children's Self-control

This study delves into the vital psychological attribute of self-control and its profound effects on children, focusing on two pivotal determinants: family environment and educational milieu. Self-control, the capacity to independently govern behaviour, emotions, and decision-making toward long-term objectives, is paramount for personal development and triumph. The family environment, encapsulating facets such as family structure and support, is pivotal in shaping a child's self-control. Factors like socioeconomic adversity and parenting styles(PS) are crucial influencers in moulding self-regulation(SR). Simultaneously, the educational setting, categorized into diverse self-managing aspects, exhibits a discernible impact on overall educational quality. Autonomy support(AS) and structured parenting positively affect children's self-regulation and academic achievements. The study underscores the interdependence between family and educational environments, advocating for targeted interventions and innovative strategies to advance children's self-control. It concludes by proposing avenues for future research to refine further interventions and strategies to foster children's self-control.

Socio-pedagogical Principles for Fostering Gender Culture in Uzbek Families

Currently, there is a global effort to perform scientific study on the education of young individuals, with the aim of promoting their social integration and long-term growth. Scientific study is being conducted to promote the ethnic and ontogenic dimensions of gender culture development among young individuals, as well as to foster children’s understanding of gender equality while addressing fundamental social responsibilities within the family. The significance of scientific study in comprehending the notion of gender inequality and the stereotypes associated with gender culture inside the home is growing. This research plays a crucial role in defining children’s worldview and fostering their holistic development. Simultaneously, the primary objectives are accurately analyzing gender dynamics in society, ascertaining their actual condition, appropriately shaping motivations while establishing a family, and selecting a vocation for the younger generation.

Bedouin mothers' sense of authentic inner compass as a parenting resource: Relations with autonomy-supportive parenting and adolescents' well-being.

Sense of authentic inner compass (AIC) is the feeling that one knows what is important to oneself because one has values, aspirations, and goals with which one deeply identifies. Past research demonstrated the benefits of AIC, but there is no published research on parental dispositions promoting youth AIC. To increase knowledge of this issue, we examined whether mothers' sense of AIC is associated with a corresponding sense of AIC in their children, and explored autonomy-supportive child-rearing practices that may serve as pathways linking mothers' AIC with adolescents' AIC and subsequent well-being. We examined a Bedouin Israeli sample because it represents a fairly patriarchal, autonomy-eschewing, context, where the benefits of mothers' authenticity and autonomy-support are not obvious. One hundred and thirty-six mothers (Mean age = 44.33, SD = 5.22) and their children (Mean age = 13.79, SD = 0.45; 60% females) participated in a study conducted in June 2019. SEM analyses supported a model where mothers' sense of firm AIC was linked with adolescents' sense of firm AIC via adolescents' experience of their mothers as using the practices of inherent value demonstration and fostering inner valuing. Adolescent reported AIC in turn was associated with adolescents reported vitality and low levels of depressive symptoms. Mothers' AIC was associated with minimal use of conditional regard, which was negatively associated with depressive symptoms. Results suggest that mothers' AIC may be an important parenting resource, enabling mothers to convincingly demonstrate their values, as well as foster children's attunement to their authentic preferences, even in patriarchal-hierarchical contexts.

Metode Pengasuh dalam Pembentukan Karakter Religius Anak Panti Asuhan Aisyiyah Putra

Character Education aim to shape and build thought patterns. Attidute and behavioral of foster children to become positrif individual, good Morals, honest and responsible. Religius character is needed and needed so that foster children have a religius spirit. Religius character needs be formed by getting used religius activities in orphanages. The child's character is closely related to the upbringing received from his caregiver, in other words, good parenting will also have a positive impact on the child and the character of a child is a reflection of the parenting style provide by the caregiver. In order to prevent character deviantion from occurring in children, good caregiver need several methods in farming religius charater children. This reseach aims to analyze the parenting stlye applice by the Aisyiyah Putra Bukittinggi Orphanage in children. This reseach uses qualitative descriptive research which draws from observasi and interviews at the Putra Muhammdiyah Orphane in Bukittinggi. The results of this research show that the Muhammadiyah Putra Bukittinggi. Orpahanage uses the exemplary method, and other methods in inviting people to form worship, education (indriting congration prayers , Providing schedules for congregation prayers and taking tursn in adhan) , Sosial interaction . This method adheres to principles of the Asyiyah Putra Orphanege’s caregiving patters which is based on the Qur’an.

First evaluation of Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory for foster children in Japan.

Behavioral problems of foster children are an important issue for the maintenance of the foster care system, but they have not been adequately studied in Japan. We used the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) to investigate behavioral problems among foster children and to examine associated factors. Twenty-nine foster children and their foster parents and 479 non-foster children and parents were recruited for the foster and control groups, respectively. Both groups underwent statistical comparative analyses using data from their ECBI assessments. The ECBI has two scales: the Intensity Scale quantifies the severity of child behavioral problems, and the Problem Scale captures the caregiver's perceived difficulties handling each behavior. We conducted a retrospective investigation of the background of the foster parent-child pairs to explore potential causal relationships with behavioral problems. The mean intensity score for the foster group was significantly higher than that for the control group (p = 0.001). The mean problem scores for the foster group and the control group were not significantly different (p = 0.79). In the foster group, the retrospective investigation revealed two children with neurological or neurodevelopmental disorders, 17 with histories of abuse, and 10 with other issues. Intensity scores showed severe behavioral problems among foster children, perhaps caused by neurological disorders, abuse, parental mental health, or economic hardship. Problem scores showed no significant differences between groups. It can therefore be posited that foster parents might exhibit a more lenient parenting style when dealing with children who have a history of abuse by their biological parents.

The life situation of post-guardianship in the representations of members of kinship guardian families

The completion of guardianship is an important period for all family members and can be considered as a special life situation. The study of the post-care period allows us to assess the quality of the passage of the previous stages and to see the prospects for further development of both the foster children (post-foster children) and the guardians (post-guardians). Currently, this stage of the life of foster families is not sufficiently reflected in scientific research. There is a need to supplement empirical data on the problems of foster families after the end of guardianship. The purpose of the study is to study the features of the life situation of postguardianship in the representations of post-guardians and post-foster children. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire has been developed that contains questions aimed at identifying the structure of the post-guardian family, studying subjective assessments of changes in the life situation, analyzing the level of maintaining relationships in the “post-guardian — post-foster children” system, subjective assessment of the level of maintaining social contacts, identifying the ability and willingness of the former guardian to transfer responsibility, subjective assessment of the post-foster children readiness for independent identification of the level of satisfaction with the result of interaction in the family. The study involved 214 members of kinship guardian families. Of these, 112 orphaned children aged 18–25 years and 102 post-guardians aged 45–75 years. The analysis of the responses showed differences in the ideas about the life situation of post-guardianship members of kinship guardian families. Positive ideas about the life situation were revealed in the post-foster children, who at the time of the study had already created their own families and those who live independently. Post-foster children and postguardians, living together, gave lower ratings for the categories of the situation under consideration. Lower ratings were revealed in the representations of post-guardian grandmothers than in the representations of post-guardian aunts. Post-guardian grandmothers living alone, in all the categories under consideration, have negative ideas about the post-guardianship situation, which indicates the need to develop and organize psychological support.

CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS EXPERIENCED BY YOUTHS LEAVING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN TSHWANE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, GAUTENG PROVINCE

In the Republic of South Africa care-leavers are faced with numerous challenges after being discharged in terms of the provisions of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, Section 175 (Republic of South Africa [RSA], 2006). The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and barriers experienced by youths leaving the foster care system in South Africa. The researcher adopted a qualitative research approach to achieve the aim of this study. The findings revealed that youths leaving the foster care system are faced with social challenges, including a lack of communication with their foster parents or caregivers, little cooperation from parents or caregivers, few re-unification services, a lack of housing, and disconnection from other foster children. In addition, youths leaving care experience financial challenges such as unemployment and the abuse of the foster child grant by their foster parents. They also experience educational challenges, with many dropping out of school. Furthermore, youths leaving care face sexual challenges, including sexual abuse, prostitution and teenage pregnancy. For these reasons it is crucial for policymakers, social workers and all social service practitioners to work together to deliver a more expansive safety net for youths leaving care, and to address the fundamental challenges they face. Keywords: barriers, challenges, foster care, foster care system, leaving care, youth

Obrazovni status dece i mladih sa problemima ponašanja na domskom smeštaju

Introduction. Children and youth in foster and residential care have lower educational attainment compared to the general population. Previous research suggests that difficulties in education are especially frequent among children and youth who have been admitted to residential care due to behavioral problems. Objective. The aim of the research was to determine the educational status of children and youth who were admitted to an educational institution. Methods. The sample consisted of users placed in the Institute for the Education of Children and Youth Belgrade in the previous four years (N = 69). Children and youth from the sample were of both sexes (male 75.4%), aged 9-18 years at the time of admission (M = 15.39, SD = 2.01). Data on education and other relevant characteristics of children and youth were collected from official documentation. Results. At the time of admission, 24.6% did not attend school, and 33.2% had four or fewer grades of elementary school. During their previous education, 63.8% repeated one grade, 98.2% were often absent from school, 26.1% were subjected to disciplinary measures, and 29.0% were educated according to an individual educational plan. Significant relationships were found between average performance and demographic characteristics of users. Conclusion. Children and youth in educational institutions have experienced serious difficulties in participating and progressing in education. This research draws attention to the need for systematic monitoring and improvement of the educational attainment of children and youth in residential care in Serbia.

Global research trends on psychological well‑being of children in foster care homes from 2003 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis using Scopus database.

The study focuses on contemporary trends in the psychological well‑being of foster children residing in care homes over the past two decades. Moreover, it aims to predict future research directions by analyzing hotspots, offering valuable references for academics engaged in further studies in this field. A quantitative analysis was conducted on nine hundred and twelve documents, including research papers and reviews, from 2003 to 2023. These publications focused on the psychological well‑being of foster children and were incorporated from the Scopus database. For visual analysis, we utilized the bibliometric analytical tool VOSviewer to generate a map of information on the authors, journals, organizations, nations, citations, and keywords. We also employed Microsoft Excel tables to record the essential details. The psychological well‑being of children and adolescents residing in foster homes is an emerging area of research. The findings show that there has been an ongoing rise in relevant research publications over time. The United States (416) and Harvard Medical School (56) were the most active countries and organizations in this study. AIDS Care: Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV (91 articles) and Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies (86 articles) are two prominent journals, while the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry had the most co-citations (630). Nelson (52 publications) and Zeanah (50 publications) are the top two leading authors based on citation counts. Institutional care, orphans, HIV/AIDS orphans, psychological well‑being, and mental health, resilience are popular research keywords in this study. This study indicates the prevailing interest in the specified domains over the past two decades. Our findings primarily indicate that addressing mental health concerns, along with understanding the needs of children in foster care homes, can enhance their psychological well‑being. Developing effective interventions to enhance the psychological well‑being of children in foster care is bound to have a profound effect on them and will serve as a key focus for future research in this field.

The Regulation of Foster Care: Using Federal Rulemaking to Update Foster Care Licensing Standards

The US foster care system is stretched far beyond its capacity due to a lack of funding, limited permanent foster child placement options, and outdated foster care guidelines. To address several of these issues, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) enacted a rule in November 2023 to change the legal definition of “foster family home” in the Social Security Act to more closely align the foster care system with best practices. This paper explores how the ACF used federal rulemaking to modify foster family licensing standards, the implications for the foster care system, and additional recommendations that the ACF may consider to maximize the rule’s impact.