Social Work with Looked After Children
Published on 15. May 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-84445-103-6 (ISBN)
Description
Written for social work degree students, this practical book looks at the experience of children in need who live in state care and the social worker's role in working with these children. Topics include relevant studies and legislation, residential care, foster care, adoption and leaving care. The book also looks at the needs of children and young people living away from home and discusses both the Looked After Children (LAC) system and consultation with looked after children. Throughout, practical examples and case studies encourage readers to apply their new knowledge to practice.
Reviews / Votes
"A much needed text, focused and accurate with useful exercises." Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
10 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
444 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-103-6 (9781844451036)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Christine Cocker | Lucille Allain
Social Work with Looked After Children
Book
12/2012
2nd Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€54.65
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Persons
Lucille Allain is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Middlesex University and a Programme Leader for the social work pre-qualifying programmes. She has 18 years of child and family social work experience in child protection, looked after children and disabled children. Her experience spans working as a social worker, manager and in commissioning and developing new services. Her current research focuses on social work practice and young people leaving care.
Content
Introduction Policy and statistics The legal framework Pathways and placement types Assessment, care, planning and contact Communication skills: Participation, children's rights and life story work Culture, ethnicity and faith Disabled children Attachment, adversity and resiliance Looked after children and mental health Education and the health of looked after children Adoption and permanence Leaving care Conclusion References Index