Foster Family Care Theory and Practice

Name: Foster Family Care Theory and Practice
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ISBN: 9780205304912

ISBN-10: 0205304915

ISBN-13: 9780205304912

Edition: 2000

Authors: Judith A. Martin

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This book is authored by Judith Martin, co-author of the classic child welfare text with Dr. Alfred Kadushin. The book describes the process of carrying out one of the core child welfare services for families: foster family care. Taking an in-depth look at this service,Foster Family Care moves the reader from the experiences of children and their parents as they first enter care, through the process of settling in and confronting the problems that led to the need for placement, to an assessment of the outcomes of care and its consequences for the growing child. The book offers a thorough review of current literature on foster family care and a critical perspective on this service. A central…

Book details

List price: $108.60
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/8/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 262
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Foreword


Preface



The Nature of Foster Family Care



Foster Family Care Policies and Programs



Overview of Practice in Foster Family Care



Recruitment and Assessment of Foster Family Homes



Moving a Child into Foster Family Care



Intervention with Birth Parents and Their Children: Early Placement Issues



Ongoing Intervention with Birth Parents and Their Children



Ongoing Intervention Work: Moving toward Permanency



Ongoing Work with Foster Families



Leaving the Foster Care System



Transitions Out of Care



Diversity Issues in Foster Care Practice



Evaluation of Foster Family Services



Future Directions


References


Index