Who’s in our family? An application of the theory of family boundary ambiguity to the experiences of former foster carers

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Thomson, Lorraine and Mcarthur, Morag. (2009). Who’s in our family? An application of the theory of family boundary ambiguity to the experiences of former foster carers. Adoption and Fostering. 33(1), pp. 68 - 79.
AuthorsThomson, Lorraine and Mcarthur, Morag
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Meeting the increasing demand for foster care homes is well recognised internationally and in Australia as a continual challenge. Understanding the needs of foster carers and supporting them to undertake this important work is a key element of meeting this demand. Lorraine Thomson and Morag McArthur report on the reanalysis of data from a small study of former foster carers who ceased fostering between 2004 and 2007 in the Australian Capital Territory. Interviews with former carers about their experiences as foster carers revealed themes of loss and uncertainty that alerted researchers to the possibility that the theory of family boundary ambiguity and ambiguous loss may be useful in understanding foster caring experiences. It is suggested that these concepts warrant further exploration and research in the area of foster care. With sensitive application, they may assist foster families, former foster carers, foster care workers and policy makers to understand more fully and respond to some of the challenging experiences of foster caring.

KeywordsFoster carers; stress; family boundary ambiguity; ambiguous loss; loss
Year2009
JournalAdoption and Fostering
Journal citation33 (1), pp. 68 - 79
ISSN0308-5759
Page range68 - 79
Research GroupInstitute of Child Protection Studies
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Mcarthur, Morag, Moore, Noble-Carr, Debbie and Mr, Tim P. Moore. (2008). Too important to ignore: Children's views on homelessness. Parity. 21(8), pp. 20 - 21.
We’re all in it together: supporting young carers and their families in Australia
Moore, Mcarthur, Morag and Mr, Tim P. Moore. (2007). We’re all in it together: supporting young carers and their families in Australia. Health and Social Care in the Community. 15(6), pp. 561 - 568. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2524.2007.00719.x
Experiences of former foster carers
Thomson, Lorraine, McArthur, Morag, Layton-Thompson, Megan and Evans, Lyndall. (2007). Experiences of former foster carers Dickson, ACT: Australian Catholic University, Institute of Child Protection Studies.
They've gotta listen: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in out of home care
Moore, Tim, Bennett, Bindi and McArthur, Morag. (2007). They've gotta listen: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in out of home care Dickson, ACT: Australian Catholic University.
Finding their way home :children's experience of homelessness
Moore, Tim, Noble-Carr, Debbie and McArthur, Morag. (2007). Finding their way home :children's experience of homelessness Dickson, ACT: Australian Catholic University.
University - industry partnerships: Keeping child protection workers on the job, challenged and happy
Mcarthur, Morag, Allen-Kelly, Kandie and Duggan, Frank. (2006). University - industry partnerships: Keeping child protection workers on the job, challenged and happy. Communities, Families and Children Australia. 1(1), pp. 24 - 32.
Reading, writing and responsibility :young carers and education
Moore, Tim, Morrow, Ros, McArthur, Morag and Noble-Carr, Debbie. (2006). Reading, writing and responsibility :young carers and education Dickson, ACT: Australian Catholic University.
‘Dad, where are we going to live now?’ Exploring fathers’ experiences of homelessness
Mcarthur, Morag, Zubrzycki, Joanna, Rochester, Anthony and Thomson, Lorraine. (2006). ‘Dad, where are we going to live now?’ Exploring fathers’ experiences of homelessness. Australian Social Work. 59(3), pp. 288 - 300. https://doi.org/10.1080/03124070600833212
Being 'child centred' in child protection: What does it mean?
Winkworth, Gail and McArthur, Morag. (2006). Being 'child centred' in child protection: What does it mean? Children Australia. 31(4), pp. 13 - 21.
Breaking into schools establishing high quality human services in educational contexts
Winkworth, Gail and McArthur, Morag. (2005). Breaking into schools establishing high quality human services in educational contexts. Children Australia. 30(1), pp. 19 - 26. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1035077200010543
Workforce planning in the ACT Care and Protection system: Issues paper
Richmond, Giovanna, McArthur, Morag and Winkworth, Gail. (2005). Workforce planning in the ACT Care and Protection system: Issues paper Australian Catholic University.
Preparing social work students for policy practice: An Australian example
Zubrzycki, Joanna and McArthur, Morag. (2004). Preparing social work students for policy practice: An Australian example. Social Work Education. 23(4), pp. 451 - 464.
Preparing social workers for policy practice
McArthur, Morag and Zubrzycki, Joanna. (2004). Preparing social workers for policy practice. Social Work Education. 23(4), pp. 451 - 464.
Counselling in infertility: Scope and limitations – A profile of counselling services in Australian assisted reproductive clinics
Mcarthur, Morag and Moulet, Christine. (2004). Counselling in infertility: Scope and limitations – A profile of counselling services in Australian assisted reproductive clinics. Women in Welfare Education.