Families, Children & Youth


9th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference

Australian Institute of Family Studies

A list of the papers delivered at the 9th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference, with links to available papers

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-16

Child-Friendly Cities

Canadian Policy Research Networks

A 26-page bulletin highlighting recent initiatives, reports and other resources relevant to the need for and development of child-friendly cities

Families, Children & Youth, Urban IssuesPosted: 2005-02-21

Trends in Youth Alcohol Consumption and Related Harms in Australian Jurisdictions 1990-2002

National Drug Research Institute

A 4-page bulletin documenting trends in alcohol-attributable harms due to risky and high-risk drinking for young people across Australia

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-22

Systematic Review of the Impact of Marriage and Relationship Programs

Urban Institute

This 43-page U.S. report reviews different evaluations of marriage and relationship programmes designed to improve relationships

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-24

Tackling Domestic Violence: Providing Advocacy and Support to Survivors of Domestic Violence

U.K. Home Office

This 14-page U.K. development and practice report aims to provide concise guidance to practitioners working directly with female victims of domestic violence

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-24

Child Poverty and Family Transfers in Southern Europe

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 47-page discussion paper examines the effect of family transfers on child poverty in Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-03

School-Based Mentoring: A Closer Look

Public/Private Ventures

A 42-page U.S. study of school-based mentoring, examining the characteristics of mentor-youth matches and the benefits gained by youth

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-03-04

Leaving the Street: Young Fathers Move From Hustling to Legitimate Work

Public/Private Ventures

This 52-page U.S. report explores employment and "hustling" among men in a programme designed to help low-income, noncustodial fathers secure living-wage jobs, increase their involvement with their children and manage their child-support obligations

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-04

Perceptions of Child Care Affordability and Availability

National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling

This 28-page report analyses self-reported problems with child care affordability and availability in Australia

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-09

Social Costs: The Effects of Child Maltreatment

Australian Institute of Family Studies

This 7-page Australian resource sheet outlines the psychological and physical problems associated with child maltreatment

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-25

A Cross-National Comparison on the Impact of Children on Adult Time

Social Policy Research Centre

This 30-page Australian discussion paper compares the impact of children on adult time-use in Australia, Italy, Norway and Germany

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-26

Married and Poor: Basic Characteristics

MDRC

A 25-page paper assembling and assessing statistics on the formation and stability, characteristics and quality of marriages in the low-income population of the U.S.

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-31

Child Povertry in Rich Countries 2005

UNESCO

This 40-page report provides statistics on child poverty in the OECD countries

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-06

Making the Most of Kindergarten: Present Trends and Future Issues in the Provision of Full-day Programs

National Institute for Early Education Research

This 16-page U.S. policy report examines trends in the provision of full day kindergarten, and the academic and social outcomes of half-day versus full-day kindergarten

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-11

Rethinking Welfare Rules From a Marriage-Plus Perspective

Center for Law and Social Policy

This 8-page U.S. brief explores the relationship between public benefit rules and marriage

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-13

What's Holding Black Kids Back?

Manhattan Institute

A U.S. commentary on the need for improved parenting if black children are to overcome underachievement

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-20

"It Wasn't Me, It Was Them!" - Social Influence in Risky Behaviour by Adolescents

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 25-page discussion paper examines risky behaviour (the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and marijuana) by American adolescents in the context of peer group behaviour

Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-04-20

Child Poverty and Changes in Child Poverty in Rich Countries Since 1990

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 65-page discussion paper documents levels and changes in child poverty rates in 12 OECD countries, and focuses on an analysis of the reasons for changes over the 1990s

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-20

Home Truths: A Conference in Review

Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault

A 56-page report of an Australian conference held to consider issues relating to sexual assault and domestic violence

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-04-20

Equal Opportunities for Children: Social Welfare Expenditures in English-speaking Countries and Western Europe

Institute for Research on Poverty

An 8-page paper measuring and comparing how social welfare expenditures close the gap in economic resources available to poor children in developed countries

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-04-22

Love Can Hurt, Divorce Will Cost

AMP and NATSEM

This 20-page Australian report examines how couples are impacted financially by divorce

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-22

Use of Relative Care by Working Parents

Urban Institute

A 2-page U.S. snapshot on the incidence of relatives caring for children while their parents are at work

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-28

A Picture of Australia's Children

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

This 136-page Australian report synthesises a wide range of data on factors influencing the health, development and wellbeing of children in Australia

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-03

The Impact of Tax and Transfer Systems on Children in the European Union

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 65-page discussion paper analyzing the impact of fiscal policy on the economic resources available to children, and on child poverty rates

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-05

Young People and Alcohol: Some Statistics to 2003 and 2004 on Possible Effects of Lowering the Purchase Age

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

This 53-page New Zealand report is one of a series on the possible effects of lowering the legal minimum age at which a person may purchase or consume alcohol on licensed premises

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-14

Children Looked After by Local Authorities, year ending 31 March 2004

Department of Education and Skills - U.K.

A 78-page statistical report on children cared for by local authorities in the U.K.

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-17

Offending at 16 to 20 years of Age: Identifying Youth for Intensive Intervention

Office of Crime, Statistics and Research, Government of South Australia

A 33-page study of juvenile offenders in Australia to determine who would benefit from intensive intervention

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-25

Juvenile Firesetting: A Research Overview

U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

An 8-page U.S. bulletin providing an outline of research and theories relating to juvenile firesetting.

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-06

The Economic Benefit of Increased Participation in Education and Training

Dusseldorp Skills Forum and Business Council of Australia

This 36-page Australian report tests the merits of the economic case for increased policy emphasis on youth participation in education, training and employment

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-06-14

Work-related Learning: The Story So Far

U.K. Office for Standards in Education

A 20-page U.K. report examining the lessons to be learned from a survey of vocational education and training for 14 to 19 year olds in Denmark, the Netherlands and Australia

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-14

A Snapshot of Contemporary Attitudes to Child Support

Australian Institute of Family Studies

This 118-page report presents a snapshot of contemporary attitudes to child support in Australia

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-20

Out-of-Home - Not Out of the Family: Rethinking the Care of Children With Profound Disabilities

Disability Advocacy Service - Hunter

This 14-page Australian paper reviews current policy direction for caring for children with profound disabilities in the light of the views and experiences of families caring for such children

Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-22

The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California

Rand Corporation

A 238-page study analyzing the economic returns from investing in high-quality pre-school education in California

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-11

Youth Homelessness: Four Policy Proposals

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

A 60-page Australian report focusing on the causes of youth homelessness, prevention and early intervention strategies in schools

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-14

Child Welfare: Better Data and Evaluations Could Improve Processes and Programs for Adopting Children With Special Needs

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 56-page U.S. study examining how special needs adoptions might be facilitated

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-19

Maternal Employment and Adolescent Development

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 57-page discussion paper investigating how maternal employment is related to outcomes for 10 and 11 year olds

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-20

Effective Youth Services: Good Practice

Office for Standards in Education U.K.

A 29-page report providing case studies of the good practice observed during a programme to inspect all local authority youth services in the U.K.

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-07-22

Striking the Balance: Women, Men, Work and Family

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - Australia

This 148-page Australian discussion paper examines family responsibilities and paid work

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-07-24

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2005

Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics

A statistical report on various indicators of the well-being of children in the U.S. (Single page showing highlights of report, with links to all sections)

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-25

The Determinants of the Prevalence of Single Mothers: A Cross-Country Analysis

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 38-page discussion paper examines the effect of public assistance, labour market and marriage market conditions and the prevalence of single mothers across countries and over time

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-07-25

How Do Marital Status, Wage Rates, and Work Commitment Interact?

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 45-page discussion paper examines the linkages between marriage, work commitment and wage rates

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-02

The New Kid on the Block: What is Marriage Education and Does it Work?

Center for Law and Social Policy

An 8-page U.S. brief describing marriage education and examining whether it works

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-04

Developing Models of Good Practice in Meeting the Needs of Homeless Young People in Rural Areas

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

A 64-page study into models of good practice in meeting the needs of homeless young people in rural areas of Australia

Housing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-24

Going to Scale with High-Quality Early Education: Choices and Consequences in Universal Pre-Kindergarten Efforts

Rand Corporation

A 101-page report describing the challenges facing U.S. efforts to create statewide public systems of pre-kindergarten services

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-31

Accomplishments in Juvenile Probation in California Over the Past Decade

Rand Corporation

A 60-page U.S. report reviewing the major initiatives undertaken by Californian probation departments during the past decade

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-31

Intergenerational Health Disparities: Socioeconomic Status, Women's Health Conditionsand Child Behaviour Problems

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

A 10-page U.S. paper examining whether the association between low socioeconomic status and child behaviour problems is mediated by maternal health conditions and behaviour

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-09-05

Female SAAP Clients and Children Escaping Domestic and Family Violence 2003-04

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

This 28-page Australian bulletin overviews data about females and accompanying children escaping domestic violence and accessing the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-10-06

Pre-Kindergarten in Eleven States

National Center for Early Development and Learning

A 35-page preliminary report of a study of pre-kindergarten and early education programmes in 11 U.S. states

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-10-06

Early Learnings: Indigenous Community Development Projects Report

Telstra Foundation

This 78-page Australian report evaluates 14 community-identified projects designed to create positive opportunities for indigenous children and youth

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-10-12

Without a Paddle: What to do About Canada's Young Dropouts

Canadian Policy Research Networks

A 114-page study examining the labour market experience of school dropouts in Canada and identifying appropriate policy responses

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-10-17

Children in the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP)

Department of Family and Community Services

This 170-page report deals with children (accompanied and otherwise) in Australia's Supported Accommodation Assistance Program

Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2005-10-26

From Parents to Children? Socio-Economic Attainment and the Role of Family Background

Anglo-German Foundation

A 61-page report examining the determinants of socio-economic attainment in Germany (especially family background), comparing results with similar studies in Britain

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-11-02

Alcohol, Drugs and Crime: A Study of Juveniles in Detention

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 130-page report provides the results of a survey of youths in Australian juvenile detention centres aimed at understanding their offending patterns

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-11-10

Gender, Time Use and Public Policy Over the Life Cycle

Centre for Economic Policy Research - ANU

This 22-page Australian discussion paper compares gender differences in time allocation to market work, domestic work, child care and leisure in Australia, the U.K. and Germany

Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-11-17

Patterns and Precursors of Adolescent Antisocial Behaviour: Outcomes and Connections

Australian Institute of Family Studies

A 136-page Australian report examining the common risk factors between young people who engage in criminal and anti-social behaviour

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-11-17

Adoptions Australia 2004-5

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

This 68-page Australian report on finalized adoptions includes data on adopted children, adoptive families and birth mothers

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-12-02

Overseas Adoptions in Australia: Report on the Enquiry into Adoption of Children Overseas

House of Representatives Family and Human Services Committee

A 256-page report investigating Australian adoptions from overseas

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-12-02

Fatalities and the Organisation of Childcare in the United States, 1985-2003

Foundation of Child Development

A 29-page report examining the safety record of paid childcare in the U.S.

Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-02

Foster Care Adoption in the United States: An Analysis of Interest in Adoption and a Review of State Recruitment Policies

Urban Institute

This 27-page U.S. report examines adoption recruiting, describing levels of interest in adoption, identifying the prime movers, chanelling interest to foster care adoption

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-12-02

A New Name for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Defining Fabricated or Induced Illness by Carers

Australian Institute of Family Studies

A 12-page Australian issue paper describing fabricated or induced illness by carers and discussing its implications for child protection workers

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-12-07

Resilient Children: Literature Review and Evidence from the HOPE VI Panel Study: Final Report

Urban Institute

This 41-page U.S. study aims to identify factors relating to resilient outcomes for children living in distressed communities

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-11

Hours of Work and Gender Identity: Does Part-Time Work Make the Family Happier?

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 39-page discussion paper examining the relationship between part-time work and happiness

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-16

Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect - 2003

Health Agency of Canada

This 162-page study presents the major findings of the second cycle of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-12-20

Early Childhood Centres and Family Resilience

Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand

This 100-page New Zealand report examines whether early childhood centres were perceived by users to have supported family resilience

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-12-21

The Leadership Imperative: Reforming Children

Demos

A 93-page U.K. report stressing the need to reform the culture of organisations if the "Every Child Matters" reform agenda is to work on the ground

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-11

County-Level Estimates of the Effects of a Universal Pre-School Program in California

Rand Corporation

An 84-page study of the potential benefits and costs of a high-quality one-year universal pre-school programme, based on research conducted in California

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-16

Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise

Rand Corporation

A 201-page U.S. review of research shedding light on effective early childhood intervention programmes

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-01-16

Does Head Start Improve Children's Life Chances?

Institute for Research on Poverty

This 71-page U.S. discussion paper examines the effect of the Head Start programme on the health and schooling of poorer children in the U.S.

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-18

Marriage and Caste

Manahattan Institute

This U.S. article argues that marriage is a sine qua non for the eradication of inequality and poverty

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-24

Can Parents Afford to Work? Childcare Costs, Tax Benefit Policies and Work Incentives

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 69-page discussion paper quantifies the net cost of purchasing full-time centre-based childcare in OECD countries, and assesses the financial trade-offs between work and staying at home

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-01-24

Children's Health and the Environment in North America

North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation

This 144-page report on children's health and the environment in North America presents 13 indicators under three thematic areas

Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-02-01

Income and Child Well-Being

Economic and Social Research Institute

A 25-page lecture illustrating that changes in family income can have enduring effects on children's academic achievement, their likelihood of completing school and their general well-being

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-04

What Can We Learn from Quebec's Universal Childcare Program?

C.D. Howe Institute

A 5-page Canadian analysis of the impact of Quebec's universal childcare programme on work choices, family functioning and children's well-being

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-04

International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress

Congressional Research Service

A 21-page congressional brief on U.S. policy in respect of international population assistance and family planning programmes

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-13

Supporting Parents, Safeguarding Children

Commission for Social Care Inspection

This 60-page UK report finds that the situation of children at risk can be improved by providing improved support for their parents

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-14

Learning from the Youth Opportunity Experience: Building Delivery Capacity in Distressed Communities

Center for Law and Social Policy

A 50-page U.S. report examining lessons learned from the Youth Opportunity scheme, which provided grants to high-poverty communities to improve youth-service systems/agencies within the communities

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-20

What Can the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children Tell Us About Infants' amd 4 to 5 year olds experiences of early childhood education and care?

Australian Institute of Family Studies

A 10-page analysis of data on the pattern of non-parental childcare in Australia

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-22

Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking

Rand Corporation

A 5-page U.S. research brief investigating the link between alcohol advertising and underage drinking

Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-02-24

Pathways to Early School Success: Helping the Most Vulnerable Infants, Toddlers and Their Families

National Center for Children in Poverty

This 37-page issue brief focuses on the special challenges of helping babies and toddlers whose earliest experiences create "toxic stress".

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-26

Ladders of Learning: Fighting Fadeout by Advancing PK-3 Alignment

New America Foundation

A 6-page U.S. issue brief arguing a case for transforming pre-school kindergarten and the first three years of school into a continuum of learning

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2006-03-01

Children and the Environment in North America: A First Report on Available Indicators and Measures

Environment Canada

A 116-page report collating available information on the effects of the environment on the health of Canadian children

Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-03-07

The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts

Civic Enterprises

A 44-page US study of young people dropping out of high school, to ascertain their personal characteristics and reasons

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-10

Women's Lifework: Labour Market Transition Experiences of Women

Social Policy Research Centre

A 118-page Australian report describing the labour market transition experiences of Australian mothers balancing work and family responsibilities

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-03-15

The Family Law Violence Strategy

Attorney-General's Department - Australia

A 13-page document explaining the strategy of the Australian Government for improving the family law process for people involved in cases where family violence and child abuse issues are raised

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-03-17

A Positive Influence

Brotherhood of St. Laurence

The 39-page evaluation of an Australian pilot project aiming to assist parents to support their children's transition from school to work or further education

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-17

Evidence of the Effectiveness of Child Support and Visitation

Harris School

This 33-page US working paper examines the effectiveness of two aspects of non-resident father involvement in reducing food insecurity among children

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-22

Outcomes for Participants in Youth Development Programmes

Department for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

This 96-page study examines the benefits of youth development programmes in Australia, together with students' expectations, attitudes and skills

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-24

National Drug Campaign: Evaluation of Phase Two

Department of Health and Ageing - Australia

This 221-page Australian report assesses the effectiveness of the National Drugs Campagn targeting youth and parents

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-24

Positive Futures Impact Report: End of Season Report

Home Office - UK

A 48-page report on Positive Futures, a UK sports-based social inclusion programme, listing its key achievements and examining its likely future course

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-26

Child Care Assistance Helps Families Work: A Review of the Effects of Subsidy Receipt on Employment

CLASP

This 7-page US policy brief examines the effects of child care subsidies

Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-07

Does Child Abuse Cause Crime?

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 64-page discussion paper studying the effects of child maltreatment on crime

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-11

Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking

Rand Corporation

A 5-page US summary of research examining the linkage between alcohol advertising and underage drinking

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-11

Child Care Quality in Australia

Australia Institute

This 11-page summary of a discussion paper gives the findings of a survey comparing the quality of care in different categories of day-long child care centres

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-12

Families with Children in Britain: Findings from the 2004 Families and Children Study

Department for Work and Pensions - UK

This 396-page study explores the characteristics and circumstances of families and children in Britain in 2004

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-12

Child Care Costs and the Employment Status of Married Australian Mothers

Centre for Economic Policy Research

A 27-page Australian discussion paper examining the implications of child care costs on maternal employment status

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-04-25

The Effect of Investing in Early Education on Economic Growth

Brookings Institution

An 8-page US policy brief analyzing the impact of a high-quality universal pre-school policy on economic growth

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-02

Families, Incomes and Jobs

Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research

A 116-page report detailing how Australians have been living over the past three years, specifically in respect of families, incomes and employment

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-03

Who Cares? The Cost of Caring in Australia 2002 to 2005

National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling

A 28-page study examining how the future caring needs in Australian families might be resourced

Ageing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-03

Growing Up in North America: Child Well-Being in Canada, the United States and Mexico

Canadian Council on Social Development et al.

A 50-page report examining the state of child well-being in North America

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-04

The Other Glass Ceiling: The Domestic Politics of Parenting

Demos UK

A 123-page UK report examining the everyday lives of families with children

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-04