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Book Synopsis
This text is based upon a research report, approved by the Department of Health, about the assessment, measurement and production of good quality care in children's homes. It addresses the continuing debate about the uncertainty surrounding the purpose of children's homes.

Table of Contents
Introduction to the Study.

The Participating Authorities.

The Homes: Basic Details.

The Purpose of Placement -
The Social Workers View.

The Experience and Views of Parents.

The Resident Interviews;
Management and Regime.

Running the Home -
The Heads View.

The Staff in Homes.

The Residential Experience;
Resident Reaction to the Home.

Residents Subjective Well-Being.

The Resident Follow-up.

The Homes: Variations in Immediate Impact.

The Homes;
Variations in Outcome.

Conclusion.

Appendix (Representativeness of the Samples).

Childrens Homes A Study in Diversity 3 Living Away From Home Studies in Residential Care

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      Publisher: Wiley
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 17/09/1998
      ISBN13: 9780471984566, 978-0471984566
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This text is based upon a research report, approved by the Department of Health, about the assessment, measurement and production of good quality care in children's homes. It addresses the continuing debate about the uncertainty surrounding the purpose of children's homes.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction to the Study.

      The Participating Authorities.

      The Homes: Basic Details.

      The Purpose of Placement -
      The Social Workers View.

      The Experience and Views of Parents.

      The Resident Interviews;
      Management and Regime.

      Running the Home -
      The Heads View.

      The Staff in Homes.

      The Residential Experience;
      Resident Reaction to the Home.

      Residents Subjective Well-Being.

      The Resident Follow-up.

      The Homes: Variations in Immediate Impact.

      The Homes;
      Variations in Outcome.

      Conclusion.

      Appendix (Representativeness of the Samples).

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