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Residential thttps://www.ined.fr/admin/img/flags/fr.gifrajectories of young adults in France who, as minors, were charges of the Aide Sociale à l’Enfance (ASE) social service

As soon as young people placed in foster homes or institutions by the ASE come of age, they have to take care of themselves. Drawing on data from the ELAP survey (Longitudinal study on young people’s access to autonomy after leaving foster homes or institutions) and semi-directive interviews, INED researcher Pascale Dietrich-Ragon explores the residential arrangements and experiences of these young adults once they leave the ASE system.

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Dossier on Child Protection

The Aide Sociale à l’Enfance agency in France encompasses actions for protecting and supporting children and families. What proportion of children are concerned by these services? For what reasons are children placed in foster homes or institutions? What becomes of them once they come of age? INED has compiled a set of resources and references that help to answer these questions.

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