Discussing key contemporary issues in residential and foster care for children, this theoretically and empirically rich volume draws on new research from across Europe and Canada. It engages in comparative international perspectives of problems of enduring relevance.
From open and straightforward accounts of residential care workers, The Occupational Experience of Residential Child and Youth Care Workers shows you ..
Opens up the boundaries between professional and personal expertise on parenting to discuss definitions of parenthood and responsibilities. Essential ..
A practical, step-by-step guide to interviewing techniques for a range of professionals. The book pays particular attention to the sensitive issue of ..
Reviewing current literature on sibling relationships as well as proposing alternative theoretical perspectives, this book discusses who constitutes a..
The latest edition of this excellent work includes new and revised chapters which address key aspects of working with children and young people with s..
The Cookbook contains 21 attractive and participatory evaluation exercises for use with children, young people and families/community groups. Attracti..
A Handbook of Children and Young People’s Participation brings key thinkers and practitioners from across the globe together to provide an authoritati..
This important text promotes understanding of the complexities and diversities of African family life. It stimulates creative thinking about how socia..
This book introduces students to a broad debate around what constitutes vulnerability, a key concept in successful early intervention for health and w..
This book provides a timely, invaluable resource and practical guide for social work students specialising in family and child care and for practition..