Description
Book SynopsisCare of children from abusive or neglected homes is an increasing problem in today's society. Whether children should be placed in residential care, or community care through adoption is a topic of debate. This book summarizes the results of a survey commissioned by the Department of Health.
Table of ContentsBackground and Research Issues.
Aims, Design, Sampling and Methodology.
Outcomes After One Year in Placement.
The Children's Backgrounds, Health and Behaviour.
New Family Characteristics and Placement Arrangements.
Preparation of the Child.
Pre-placement Work with New Families.
The Children's Adjustment at Home.
The Development of New Relationships.
The Children in School.
New Parents' Experiences: Stresses and Supports, Crises andDisruptions.
Post-placement Social Work Support.
Parenting Approaches and Responses.
Predicting Placement Stability.
Implications for Practice, Policy, Management and the Law.
Appendices.
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
References.
Index.
