ABSTRACT
This volume brings together a selection of the most influential and informative English language refereed journal articles on children in out-of-home care, their birth relatives and carers. The articles, which include empirical research and critiques of policy and practice, are mainly from the UK and USA, but include some coverage of child placement policy and practice in Australia and mainland Europe. The volume starts with a joint introductory chapter by the two distinguished authors (one American, one British) reviewing the state of knowledge on children in care and drawing attention to other important sources not included as chapters.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I: History, Values and Context
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Part II: Foster Family Care (with Kin and Outside the Family of Origin)
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Part III: Residential Care
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Part IV: Routes Out of Care
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Part V: Outcome Studies Including Different Placement Choices
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Part VI: Social Work and Care Planning