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Aim and scope
The International Journal of Child and Family Welfare (IJCFW) is aimed at advancing the science and practice of child and family welfare by publishing original research and papers of theoretical, scientific, and clinical relevance to the field. IJCFW publishes empirical papers (including meta-analyses) and review papers, dealing with issues related to all fields of child and family welfare and with issues related to child and youth care (e.g., home-based care, family foster care, residential youth care). The journal is specifically interested in studies that focus on care and treatment processes in association with outcomes and effects; these studies can generate more insights into how interventions work and what care and treatment aspects make a difference for vulnerable children and families.

About IJCFW
IJCFW is an official publication of the European Scientific Association on Residential and Family Care for children and adolescents (EUSARF). The journal is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed publication.

IJCFW is edited by Erik Knorth, PhD, and Annemiek Harder, PhD (University of Groningen, the Netherlands). Manuscripts should be submitted electronically at IJofCFW@gmail.com.
Full Editorial Board

Special issues
The IJCFW was relaunched in 2014 and the editors decided to start publishing the journal only in special issues. At least one special issue of IJCFW is published each year.

The following special issues appeared up until now:

2014: Inside the black box: Experiences and perspectives of young people and professionals in residential youth care
Editors: Annemiek T. Harder, Erik J. Knorth & James P. Anglin

2015: Supporting children when providing services to families experiencing multiple problems: Perspectives and evidence
Editors: Jana Knot-Dickscheit, June Thoburn & Erik J. Knorth

2016: Investigating interactions: The dynamics of relationships between clients and professionals in child welfare
Editors: Annemiek T. Harder, Christopher J. Hall & Carolus H.C.J. van Nijnatten