基本説明
The views of looked after children are highlighted through case studies and summaries of research findings, and the range of skills and knowledge necessary to support looked after children are explained and illustrated.
Full Description
This revised edition details organisational systems and structures that are part of the assessment and planning process for looked after children. This is closely interwoven with discussions about their emotional development, educational, health and cultural needs and how these needs can be met through social work and a range of other services. The views of looked after children are highlighted through case studies and summaries of research findings, and the range of skills and knowledge necessary to support looked after children through the key events they experience, including loss, change and the development of new relationships, are explained and illustrated.
Contents
IntroductionPolicy and StatisticsThe Legal FrameworkPathways and Placement TypesAssessment, Care planning and ContactCommunication skills: Participation, Children's Rights and Life Story WorkCulture, Ethnicity and FaithDisabled ChildrenAttachment, Adversity and ResilienceLooked After Children and Mental HealthEducation and Health of Looked After ChildrenAdoption and PermanenceLeaving CareConclusionReferencesIndex
