Parenting is a difficult task under any circumstances. When parents have intellectual limitations, especially if their situation is compounded by poverty, poor housing and lack of social support, providing an adequate standard of care for their children may prove an insurmountable task. more »
2005, Paperback: £16.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 9781904659044, 238 x 170mm, 98pp
Keywords: child protection, families, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, social policy, social work
What Works for Young People Leaving Care? assesses the implication of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and explores related research in the context of history, law, practice and social and economic structures. The author examines the problems and challenges faced by young people... more »
2004, Paperback: £16.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 9781904659082, 238 x 170mm, 152pp
Keywords: adoption, child protection, counselling, fostering, residential care, safeguarding children, social policy, social work, youthwork
Recently there has been a renewed interest in family placement, its effectiveness and its value for money. What Works in Adoption and Foster Care? reviews changes in policy and practice and will assist managers and practitioners in family and childcare social work to make decisions... more »
2004, Paperback: £16.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 9781904659006, 238 x 170mm, 140pp
Keywords: adoption, attachment, child protection, families, fostering, residential care, social policy, social work
What Works in Building Resilience? reviews strategies, interventions and approaches that can help to build resilience in children and young people. The principles of resilience are explored in light of published research, which suggests that incorporating resilience-promoting... more »
2004, Paperback: £16.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 9781904659020, 238 x 170mm, 118pp
Keywords: adoption, attachment, child protection, children, families, fostering, residential care, social policy, social work, youthwork
What Works in Strategic Partnerships for Children? considers how to build strong and effective partnerships for children. It examines the policy context in relation to work with children and young people, looks at the history of partnership working and reviews the theories... more »
2005, Paperback: £16.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 9781904659105, 238 x 170mm, 142pp
Keywords: child protection, safeguarding children, social policy, social work, youthwork
