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‘Not under my roof’: foster parents’ perceptions on dealing with worldview differences

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  • van de Koot-Dees, Danielle
  • Noordegraaf, Martine

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Despite the foster child’s right to compatibility in worldview, culture, language, and ethnicity, in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, many out-of-home placed children live in trans-worldview foster care. Due to a shortage of foster parents, many children face worldview differences between their birth and foster families. This study includes both religious and secular worldviews, as well as personal and organised worldviews on existential questions. Previous research predominantly focused on ethnic and cultural identity, with limited attention given to religion and worldview. It is important for foster children to develop their identity by becoming familiar with their birth family’s worldview. Strong co-parenting relationships, that recognise the role of the birth parent, support the child’s identity and placement stability.

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  • van de Koot-Dees, Danielle & Noordegraaf, Martine, 2026. "‘Not under my roof’: foster parents’ perceptions on dealing with worldview differences," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 184(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:184:y:2026:i:c:s0190740926000599
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2026.108806
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