CASCADE
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Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) based at the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University
Cardiff
Joined May 2014
What makes good social work? How do families, care-experienced people, and social workers define it? CASCADE is exploring these questions in a study putting lived experience at the centre. 👉 Read more here: https://t.co/2cYEQmWzQJ
#SocialWork #Research @ResearchWales
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How can research truly reflect the voices of care-experienced youth? 🗣️ This project empowers young people to lead the way—designing, conducting, and sharing research that matters to them. 🔗 https://t.co/fBVmhsgQnX
#ResearchWednesday
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🚨📢Slightly delayed post, but new open acces paper out in @BJofSW. We report on the views, fears and aspirations of the professionals that support young people receiving an unconditional basic income in Wales! @CASCADEresearch
https://t.co/9nOZK04rqR
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The Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales pilot is a policy initiative launched by the Welsh Government in 2022. Young people eligible for the pilot were
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How has Sure Start shaped health and social care in Northern Ireland? This study uses linked data to assess long-term outcomes. 🔗 https://t.co/IXyn9bG8qf
#ResearchWednesday
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What support do special guardianship families need? 👵👶 This study explores their experiences to inform better services. In partnership with the Nuffield Foundation. 🔗 https://t.co/T7oL9uGaVx
#ResearchWednesday
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Do Family Group Conferences improve outcomes for families? 🏡 This study assesses their quality, usage, and long-term effects. 🔗 https://t.co/4LbS3siULY
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Don't miss this free webinar! 💡 'Defining child maltreatment for research & surveillance: an international, multi-sectoral, Delphi consensus study in Europe & surrounding areas.' 📣 Dr Laura Cowley 📅 Weds 10th September ⏰ 1 - 2pm 📍 Online Sign up: https://t.co/T3OAw61t0q
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What makes parental advocacy effective in child protection? 👨👩👧 This realist evaluation explores how services empower parents. 🔗 https://t.co/MMrMPD5Uvv
#ResearchWednesday
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💡 SPOTLIGHT Webinar: 'Defining child maltreatment for research and surveillance' Speaker: Dr @LauraCowley28 📅 Weds 10th September ⏰ 1 - 2pm 📍 Online, Teams Sign up: https://t.co/QjxJeRxUkw
#SocialCare #SocialCareResearch #WelshResearch
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Thanks for hosting @exchangewales @CASCADEresearch😊if you missed this sandboxing talk on our @policypress 📖in @DrHelenKara book series📚 with me & Victoria Timperley talking all things sandboxing ⏳ & some great insights from @jess_mannion 🤩you can watch recording📽️🎞️here 💡😊
You can now catch last week's book launch on our YouTube channel! 📺 Dawn Mannay and Victoria Timperley discussed their new book & insights and helpful tips for incorporating Sandboxing into practice and research: https://t.co/3nDJoKLHiz
#SocialCare #Research #Sandboxing 🏖️
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How do young people, parents & social workers define “good” social work? 🤝 This study compares their views to expert ratings. 🔗 https://t.co/zBxRgdmnyg
#ResearchWednesday
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New article out now 📄 We explore the mixed views of professionals implementing Wales’ Basic Income for Care Leavers pilot—highlighting both hope and concern. 🔗Read here: https://t.co/vgGzOZJQCl
#BasicIncome #CareLeavers #SocialPolicy @ResearchWales @BASW_Cymru
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Could guaranteed income change the future for care leavers? 🌱 This pioneering Welsh pilot explores how financial stability impacts wellbeing, independence, and life chances. 🔗 https://t.co/becTQU6AHz
#ResearchWednesday
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What happens to care-experienced young people after leaving a PRU at 16? 📚 This study tracks their transitions and aims to inform better support. 🔗 https://t.co/vneBe7icIh
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What do care-experienced young people think personal advisors should do? 💼 This co-produced study explores their views to improve support during the transition from care. 🔗 https://t.co/J1dCVSmTZO
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Next week! Sign up today.💡 Webinar: 'What is Life Story Work? - How defining approaches to practice could provide clarity for practitioners and researchers' 📣 Laura Neal & Kim Matthews 📅 Weds 2nd July ⏰ 12 - 1pm 📍 Online, Teams Register today: https://t.co/rgKXpiNbeZ
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What if parents with lived experience led the way in child protection? A new study from Cardiff University explores how peer parent advocacy (PPA) transforms support systems through empathy, trust, and shared experience. 📖 Read: https://t.co/A5S1r8nXzf
#ParentAdvocacy
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BLOG: 'From Wales to Australia: A Shared Vision for Care Leavers' 🇦🇺 @VaughanRach & @DrLouiseRoberts were recently invited to Melbourne to share the Best Practice Charter to Support Parents in Leaving Care! Read more about their trip on our website: ✍️ https://t.co/z84Jek91xG
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Do you have experience in Children’s Social Care? Join our assessor team this July in Cardiff for this paid role. Contact the team at cserzodc@Cardiff.ac.uk if you're interested. #SocialCare #SocialWorkResearch #Wales @CASCADEresearch
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📣 Missed last week's webinar with Calum Webb? 'Investing in Prevention and Support' is now available on our YouTube Channel! 📺 Watch now: https://t.co/iRODCnN9pm
#SocialCare #SocialCareResearch #WelshResearch #ExChangeWales | @ResearchWales
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