| Fostering a Child's Recovery: Family Placement for Traumatized Children Contributor(s): Thomas, Mike (Author), Philpot, Terry (Author), Walsh, Mary (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1843103273 ISBN-13: 9781843103271 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: The overwhelming majority of children and young people in care today are fostered, but for those who have suffered severe trauma this only increases problems and leads to fostering breakdown and multiple moves. This practical and evidence-based book outlines the principles of family placement for such children, 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, valued and skilled foster caregivers who form part of a team of professionals who surround the child. This book will benefit all professionals and parents involved in providing recovery for traumatized children and young people in ensuring successful placements. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Family & Relationships | Abuse - Child Abuse - Family & Relationships | Adoption & Fostering |
| Dewey: 362.768 |
| LCCN: 2008037529 |
| Series: Delivering Recovery |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.50 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 surround the child. This book will benefit all professionals and parents involved in providing recovery for traumatized children and young people in ensuring successful placements. |