Identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data Last Publication Date: 19 Apr 2016 Identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data describes how we developed a methodological process for identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data through an analysis of family transitions. We used a…
Impact of the Family Start Home Visiting Programme on Outcomes for Mothers and Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2016 Family Start workers make regular home visits and, using a structured program, seek to improve parenting capability and practice. Workers also actively work to promote breastfeeding,…
Educationally powerful connections with parents and whānau Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2015 Parents, families and whānau want their children to feel they belong at school and experience success. They want to be involved in their child’s learning –…
Family justice system: Evaluation of Family Dispute Resolution service and mandatory self-representation Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2015 In March 2014 changes were made to how the family justice system (FJS) works. The Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) service is one of the major features…
Relationships and emotional support: Findings from LiLACS NZ Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2015 Relationships and emotional support in advanced age: Findings from LiLACS NZ presents key findings about the relationships people have with their family and friends and whether they…
In Focus: Family Resilience Last Publication Date: 14 Aug 2015 Many families successfully cope with difficult situations, but some do not. ‘Family resilience’ explains how families draw on protective resources to adapt to the risks they…
Growing Up in New Zealand: At 2 years old Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2015 Growing Up in New Zealand is a longitudinal study that provides an up-to-date, population relevant picture of what it is like to be a child growing…
What works: Improving outcomes for children of gang-involved parents Last Publication Date: 22 Jun 2015 This paper presents what we know about interventions and strategies to improve outcomes for children with gang-involved parents.
What works: Improving outcomes for children with a parent in prison Last Publication Date: 03 Jun 2015 This paper presents what we know about interventions and strategies to improve outcomes for children with a parent in prison. It also shines a light on the…
Paid Parent Leave - In Focus Last Publication Date: 01 May 2015 Paid parental leave is part of a package of government policies that support parents and families. This paper discusses both the labour market dynamics associated with…
