Journal of Children's Services

Aims & Scope

JCS improves understanding of the way that applied social research can contribute to the evidence-base and promote the integration of children’s services.

This includes services delivered by health, education, social care, police, youth justice and voluntary/independent agencies.

The journal's peer-reviewed coverage includes: • child and family research • comparative child welfare policy and practice • evidence-informed practice and evaluation of innovative services, using quantitative and/or qualitative methods • methodological issues and their application to practice • practitioner led enquiry • service user participation and engagement • dynamics of multi-agency and inter-disciplinary working to protect and promote the well-being of children and their families • social, political and economic analysis of childhood wellbeing • critical discussion of the conceptual frameworks that inform service provision • promotion of initiatives to forge stronger links between research, policy and practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.474

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	28

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12106

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	124

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Adapting The Incredible Years, an evidence‐based parenting programme, for families involved in the child welfare system

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Carolyn, M

• After randomised trials: issues related to dissemination of evidence‐based interventions

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Brian, Daniel

• Developing mindfulness with children and young people: a review of the evidence and policy context

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Katherine

• ‘What works’ for juvenile prisoners: the role of group climate in a youth prison

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Peer, Marian, Geert, Peter

• Sensitive parenting is the foundation for secure attachment relationships and positive social-emotional development of children

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Anja, Femmie, Marian

• Examining implementer fidelity: conceptualising and measuring adherence and competence

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Wendi, Jennifer

• The long-term role of the home learning environment in shaping students’ academic attainment in secondary school

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Pam, Katalin, Kathy, Edward, Iram, Brenda

• A review of parental engagement in parenting interventions and strategies to promote it

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Alina, Matthew

• The team as a secure base revisited: remote working and resilience among child and family social workers during COVID-19

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Laura Louise, Danny, Laura, Sara

• Relational agency in collaborations for the well‐being of children and young people

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Anne

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