Background There are rising numbers of infants entering out-of-home care due to child
protection concerns. Research has found that infants entering care are at higher risk of …

Infants (< 1 year old) are the age group in Australia with the highest rate of involvement with
child protection. Many jurisdictions across Australia and internationally are implementing …

Executive summary The removal of a newborn baby from his or her mother at birth in
response to safeguarding concerns is an emotionally charged and highly contentious issue …

Background Maternal substance use is considered a significant risk for child maltreatment
and neglect, and thus, a common feature in care proceedings (Family Courts). It is important …

Background Infant placements into out-of-home care have garnered increased research and
societal attention, yet the long-term outcomes of this vulnerable group are virtually unknown …

Given the increasing involvement of families in child protection processes pre-birth and
during infancy, it is imperative that we have greater evidence of child protection processes …

Abstract Purpose Newborn removal by North America's child protective services (CPS)
disproportionately impacts Indigenous and Black families, yet its implications for population …

Infants have the highest rate of admission into out‐of‐home care in Australia, with rising
rates of entry to care occurring around the world. Our previous research identified children …

Background Infant foster care may be necessary to avoid negative consequences for the
infant linked to an abusive environment. Studies have found associations between such …

In this Editorial, the authors explore the complexities of social work's relationship with
breastfeeding. As described in detail below, significant increases in the removal of newborn …