A selective review of international literature Highlights A review of 90 sources found that disabled children are disadvantaged in various ways.

They have less chance of: return home, contact with birth family or kin placement. They may wait longer for adoption and some have less chance of being adopted. More information is needed about how to recruit, prepare, match and support carers.

Adopting or caring for a disabled child can be successful and rewarding for carers. The journal is providing free access until 2 June.

Permanence for Disabled Children and Young People through Foster Care and Adoption: A selective review of international literature Please email Vicki Welch or Anne Clackson to view after this date.