Joining New Families is based on a research study which followed 61 children who were placed, between 5 and 9 years old, with adoptive or permanent foster families. Most of the children had previously been maltreated. The study focused on the problems and strengths that these children brought to their new families; how the new families coped; and the factors associated with the placements becoming stable and secure. The authors provide a detailed presentation of the findings from this unique study and highlight the implications for policy and practice. Key factors examined include <ul>
<li>the children's pre-placement experiences</li> <li>the quality of preparatory work with the children and families</li> <li>the characteristics of the new parents and their parenting style</li> <li>the children's emotional and behavioural difficulties</li> <li>the development of relationships within the new family</li> <li>the type and quality of post-placement support</li> </ul> Presenting new information and recommendations for future placements, Joining New Families is a valuable resource for anyone involved in establishing permanent placements for older children.

Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Rushton, Alan

Dance, Cherilyn

Quinton, David

Mayes, Deborah

Mental Health

wiley

Educational achievements for children in care are significantly poorer than for the general school population. This book explores why this is and how to enable children in care to succeed in the classroom.
It evaluates the educational experience and performance of a sample of 'difficult' adolescents living in foster families, residential children's homes and residential special schools for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD). The book addresses factors such as the failure to prioritise education for children in care, placement instability and disrupted schooling. It investigates care environments, policy changes and young people's background experiences - as well as the costs of services - in order to gauge the effectiveness of targeted initiatives. The authors adopt a multidisciplinary approach to suggest how best to support children in care in educational settings.
This book will be essential reading for professionals supporting children in care, including social workers, directors of children's services, policy makers, school leaders, teachers and managers in the public, voluntary and private sectors. It is also highly relevant for social work and education lecturers, researchers and students.

Educating Difficult Adolescents: Effective Education for Children in Public Care or with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (Quality Matters in Childrens Services)

Berridge, David

Beecham, Jennifer K

Field, Sarah

Psychology & Counseling

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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