The context of family placement -- Children and their histories -- The carers -- Fostering, loss and opportunity -- Practising to make perfect : introductions and the practice family -- How placements can succeed -- Toward independence
Summary
The overwhelming majority of children and young people in care today are fostered, but for some this only increases their problems through untreated trauma, ill-judged placements, poorly supported foster carers. and multiple moves. This practical and evidence-based book outlines the principles of family placement on the basis of planning and evidence, and explores the qualities, skills and insights that create positive placement outcomes. Fostering a Child's Recovery shows how the key to good fostering is well-trained and skilled foster carers who form part of a team of professionals who surro
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-140) and indexes
