Foster placements, why they succeed and why they fail, Ian Sinclair, Kate Wilson and Ian Gibbs
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Foster placements, why they succeed and why they fail, Ian Sinclair, Kate Wilson and Ian Gibbs
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 262-265) and index
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index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Foster placements
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electronic resource
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bibliography
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Ian Sinclair, Kate Wilson and Ian Gibbs
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Supporting parents
Sub title
why they succeed and why they fail
Summary
Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning. By monitoring and describing the individual characteristics of the child within their placement, we are able to discover what types of support are most beneficial., How can we determine success in foster placements? Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high frequency of placement breakdowns, their impact on the child's behaviour and school performance, and the challenges this places on foster families. The specific needs of the foster child are given close attention in determining a pathway to success. By monitoring and describing the individual characteristics of the child within the context of the placement, the authors are able to reveal what types of supports are most beneficial. The implications for this research are considerable. Social workers are given new methods of assessing the needs of foster children which emphasise the process of care and not just the outcome. Policy makers are provided with rich qualitative accounts with which to increase and strengthen the success of foster placements. This is essential reading for social workers, policy makers and foster families
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