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EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Based on groundbreaking original research, this book provides a comprehensive account of the issues surrounding pregnancy and parenthood for young people in and leaving care, considering the role of state as corporate parent and grandparent.

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Introduction Early pregnancy risk and missed opportunities to plan for parenthood Outcomes for parents in and leaving care: parenting ‘success’ and corporate parenting failure Professional perspectives: assessing parenting potential and managing dual responsibilities The experiences of parents: hopes, anxieties and reflections Responding to diverse needs: support availability, sustainability and acceptability Conclusion: If this were my child

The Children of Looked After Children

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: 24/03/2021
      ISBN13: 9781447354291, 978-1447354291
      ISBN10: 144735429X
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      Sociology: family, kinship and relationships

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      Book Synopsis
      EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Based on groundbreaking original research, this book provides a comprehensive account of the issues surrounding pregnancy and parenthood for young people in and leaving care, considering the role of state as corporate parent and grandparent.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction Early pregnancy risk and missed opportunities to plan for parenthood Outcomes for parents in and leaving care: parenting ‘success’ and corporate parenting failure Professional perspectives: assessing parenting potential and managing dual responsibilities The experiences of parents: hopes, anxieties and reflections Responding to diverse needs: support availability, sustainability and acceptability Conclusion: If this were my child

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