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Joining New Families David Quinton

Joining New Families By David Quinton

Joining New Families by David Quinton

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Summary

Care 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.

Joining New Families Summary

Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood by David Quinton

Care of children from abusive or neglected homes is an increasing problem in today's society. This book is based on the findings of the comprehensive and prestigious Maudsley Adoption and Fostering Study commissioned by the Department of Health (United Kingdom). It summarizes the results of the survey, and makes suggestions for future placements and policy.

About David Quinton

David Quinton is the author of Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood, published by Wiley.

Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, a consultancy specialising in distribution, logistics and supply chain management. He was formally the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).

Cherilyn Dance is the author of Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood, published by Wiley.

Deborah Mayes is the author of Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Background 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 and Disruptions. 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.

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GOR004226182
9780471978374
047197837X
Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood by David Quinton
David Quinton
Wiley Series in Child Care & Protection
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
19981119
282
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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