A new approach to promote economic independence among at-risk children: Child Development Accounts (CDAs) in Korea

This case study investigates the adoption and implementation of Child Development Accounts (CDAs) in South Korea, using information collected from in-depth interviews and existing documents. The design of the program, an asset-building program for children in the child welfare system, reflects uniqu...

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Published in:Children and youth services review 2010-11, Vol.32 (11), p.1548-1554
Main Authors: Nam, Yunju, Han, Chang-Keun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adoption
Asset building
Asset building Child welfare Transition to independence Case study Issue framing
Case study
Child Development
Child protection
Child welfare
Children
Cooperation
Economic Development
Economic independence
Framing
Issue framing
South Korea
Sponsorship
Transition to independence
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Summary:This case study investigates the adoption and implementation of Child Development Accounts (CDAs) in South Korea, using information collected from in-depth interviews and existing documents. The design of the program, an asset-building program for children in the child welfare system, reflects unique needs and conditions of the target population and promotes strong collaboration among governmental and private entities. Issue framing emerges as an important strategy for the CDA policy's adoption. Institutional and organizational factors, such as sponsorship and well-developed collaboration among multiple partners, may explain the successful implementation of the program.
ISSN:0190-7409
1873-7765
DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.04.009