Understanding looked after children an introduction to psychology for foster care

Understanding Looked After Children is an accessible guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children. The authors provide foster carers with an insight into the psychological issues experienced by...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Guishard-Pine, Jeune (-)
Otros Autores: Hamilton, Lloyd, 1968-, McCall, Suzanne
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Pub 2007.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:Understanding Looked After Children is an accessible guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children. The authors provide foster carers with an insight into the psychological issues experienced by children in the care system, and the impact of these issues on the foster family. Chapters cover cultural, social and legal structures associated with foster care and both the relevant child psychology theory and examples drawn from real-life situations. The authors give advice on how to address
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (180 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781281143181
9786611143183
9781846426841