Introduction. Part 1. Setting out the Terrain. 1. Introducing the Contexts of Fostering. 2. Theory and Statutory Frameworks. 3. Fostering Research. 4. Children and Young People's Views About Being Fostered. Part 2. Setting out the Evidence Base. 5. A Recent Study About Children Moving into Foster Homes. 6. Children's Views about Living with Foster Carers. 7. Children's Views About Fostering Systems. Part 3. Putting Children's Views into Practice. 8. Best Practice. 9. How to Communicate with Children who are Fostered, Including Advocacy. 10. Participation. 11. Selecting Carers. 12. Conclusion: Joined-up Service Provision Towards Better Outcomes for Foster Children. References. Index.
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This book... promotes a rights-based approach to social work with children and young people in foster care... This is an interesting and somewhat challenging book. It is not difficult to read or follow and offers interesting, valuable and usable information. Social workers working with children in care or with their caregivers, as well as managers and those involved in the provision of foster care services, should read this book and keep it close by as a book to refer to... A must read for anyone interested in the provision of child-focused social work with children in care.