附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-265) and indexes.
The sample : characteristics and reasons for placement -- Placements and destinations -- A kind of loving : the children's accounts -- Outcomes -- Explanations : social worker and carer accounts -- The case studies -- Spirals of interaction -- Measuring success -- Foster children : characteristics, personalities and problems -- Birth families : characteristics and patterns of contact -- Foster families : characteristics, reactions to child and approach of main carer -- Social work support -- Other forms of support -- Change and containment.
摘要:How can we determine success in foster placements? Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high frequency of placement breakdowns, their impact on the child's behaviour and school performance, and the challenges this places on foster families. The specific needs of the foster child are given close attention in determining a pathway to success. By monitoring and describing the individual characteristics of the child within the context of the placement, the authors are able to reveal what types of supports are most bene.
