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Author Ward, Harriet, 1948-

Title Babies and young children in care : life pathways, decision-making and practice / Harriet Ward, Emily R. Munro and Chris Dearden
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (158 pages) : illustrations
Series Child welfare outcomes
Child welfare outcomes (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)
Contents Introduction, background and methodology -- Forty-two babies : their circumstances, characteristics and life pathways -- Attachment and loss : experiences of continuity against a background of constant change -- Permanence : why did it take so long to achieve? -- Key findings, conclusions and implications for policy, practice and training
Summary Babies and very young children in care often experience several changes of placement and carer, which can have a negative impact upon their long-term ability to develop secure attachments. "Babies and Young Children in Care" examines why babies enter care or accommodation and why securing their long-term future can be a lengthy process. It analyses the circumstances, characteristics and experiences of these young children before, during and after being looked after, including reasons for changes of carer and placement disruptions. It looks at how young children are affected by the lack of stability in their lives, and explore the consequences of reunification with their parents after long periods in care. Drawing on interviews with birth parents, carers and social care professionals, the authors trace the complex decision-making process that influences these children's early experiences and the impact this has on their later development and well-being. They offer a clear explanation of the outcomes of services for very young children and signpost messages for practice. This book is a key text for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and social care managers
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-153) and indexes
Notes English
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Subject Children -- Institutional care -- England
Infants -- Institutional care -- England
Infants -- Development -- England
Social Welfare & Social Services.
Child Welfare.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security.
Children -- Institutional care
Infants -- Development
Infants -- Institutional care
England
Form Electronic book
Author Munro, Emily R., 1978-
Dearden, Chris, 1957-
LC no. 2005037210
ISBN 184642478X
9781846424786
1280566280
9781280566288
1280566485
9781280566486
9786610566280
6610566283