Joining New Families A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood

Name: Joining New Families A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood
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ISBN: 9780471978374

ISBN-10: 047197837X

ISBN-13: 9780471978374

Edition: 1998

Authors: David Quinton, Alan Rushton, Cherilyn Dance, Deborah Mayes

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Care of abused or neglected children is an increasing problem in today's society. This book summarises the findings of the prestigious Maudsley Adoption and Fostering Study, commissioned by the Department of Health.

Book details

List price: $74.95
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/7/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 282
Size: 6.22" wide x 9.33" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



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