Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120102003

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

More foster carers for children in need: understanding heterogeneity among Australian foster carers to increase recruitment and placement success. This project improves the ability of foster care organisations to attract the particular types of carers best suited to the children needing homes. More suitable carers will give foster children a healthier start to life, reduce the chances of developing antisocial behaviours and increase the chances of become contributing members of society.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 31-03-2012

End Date: 31-12-2016

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $375,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council