Young People and the Care Experience: Research, Policy and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780415665223 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 176 str.

Nick Frost

Opis

This volume explores the range of care options for young people who are, for a variety of reasons, unable to live with their parents. It puts these issues in a global context, and makes suggestions for improving the system. It will be of interest to researchers and students of developmental and social psychology, social work, and also to policy makers and all those who work with children in care.

Recenzje

"This is a very valuable book. Shaw and Frost are to be congratulated on completing such a comprehensive and ambitious project. It provides a very good overview of services for children in care and current debates. The authors are well informed, make good use of research evidence and provide a wide-ranging and balanced commentary and critique on key issues. It will serve as an excellent introduction to the sector, particularly for social work students and others seeking to develop careers in working with disadvantaged children" - David Berridge, Head of the Centre for Family Policy and Child Welfare, University of Bristol, UK

Spis treści

Introduction 1. Supporting children and young people at home. 2. Who is in care and where do they live? 3. Living in Foster Care 4. Living in a children’s home. 5. Being adopted.6. Leaving care.7. Being in care – a global experience. 8. Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in care.9. What future for looked after children and young people?