| Babies and Young Children in Care: Life Pathways, Decision-Making and Practice Contributor(s): Ward, Harriet (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843102722 ISBN-13: 9781843102724 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd OUR PRICE: $80.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
| Dewey: 362.732 |
| LCCN: 2005037210 |
| Series: Child Welfare Outcomes |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Babies and very young children in care often experience several changes of placement and carer, which can have a negative impact upon their long-term ability to develop secure attachments. Babies and Young Children in Care examines why babies enter care or accommodation and why securing their long-term future can be a lengthy process. It analyses the circumstances, characteristics and experiences of these young children before, during and after being looked after, including reasons for changes of carer and placement disruptions. It looks at how young children are affected by the lack of stability in their lives, and explores the consequences of reunification with their parents after long periods in care. Drawing on interviews with birth parents, carers and social care professionals, the authors trace the complex decision-making process that influences these children's early experiences and the impact this has on their later development and well-being. They offer a clear explanation of the outcomes of services for very young children and signpost messages for practice. This book is a key text for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and social care managers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dearden, Chris: - Chris Dearden is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University. She has undertaken extensive research on young carers, and is currently engaged in research on children's perspectives on poverty.Munro, Emily: - Emily R. Munro is Research Fellow at the Centre for Child and Family Research (CCfR), Loughborough University. Her research interests include the interaction between different professional groups in the decision-making process influencing life pathways and outcomes for vulnerable children and innovative methodologies to ensure that services users' views inform policy and practice. |
