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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Nigel Patrick Thomas , Karen WinterPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.690kg ISBN: 9781032821498ISBN 10: 1032821493 Pages: 270 Publication Date: 01 August 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1.Introduction: themes and key principles. 2.The needs of children and young people who come into care. 3.Listening to children and young people. 4.Caring for young people from different backgrounds. 5.Law, policy and practice in looking after young people. 6.Assessment and planning. 7.Placement and contact. 8.Residential and foster care. 9.Adoption and working for permanence. 10.Leaving care and aftercare. 11.Conclusion: contemporary issues.ReviewsAuthor InformationNigel Patrick Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Childhood and Youth at the University of Central Lancashire. He was a social worker and team leader for 20 years before becoming an academic. He led the establishment of the first all-Wales Postqualifying Child Care Award. Karen Winter is Professor of Children’s Social Care at Queen's University Belfast. Prior to her academic career, Karen worked for 16 years as a social worker and team manager with children and families, and latterly as a guardian, representing children in court proceedings. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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