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Author:   Lynn Davis
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 13.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.362kg
ISBN:  

9781849050920

ISBN 10:   1849050929
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   15 August 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction.; Part 1. Agencies and Carers.; 1. Foster Care and Fostering Agencies.; 2. Becoming a Foster Carer.; 3. Placements.; 4. Foster Carers' Rights, Allegations and Ending Fostering.; Part 2. Looked After Children.; 5. Basics of Child Care Law.; 6. Looked After Children.; 7. Care Proceedings.; 8. The Foster Carer as Witness.; 9. Duties Towards Looked After Children.; 10. Contact.; Part 3. Young People in Trouble - Fostered Children and the Criminal Law.; 11. The Criminal System - Some Legal Basics.; 12. The Criminal Process.; 13. Reprimands, Warnings and Court.; 14. Sentencing.; 15. Anti-social Behaviour.; Part 4. Young Victims and Witnesses.; 16. Evidence and Compensation.; Part 5. Long-term Plans.; 17. Long-term Placements.; 18. Moving to Independence.; Part 6. Jargon Buster. Where Can I Find Out More? Index.

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The key role that foster carers play in shaping children's lives and futures is now being recognised. However, the demands and expectations placed upon them have increased significantly over recent years, as they work in ever more complex situations. Carers' need for a good understanding of the legal and policy context has never been greater, and so a book which provides such a clear and comprehensive guide to the law is very timely. I know that many foster carers will welcome this useful tool, and others will enjoy the case studies and the links with daily life in fostering households. -- Andrea Warman, Deputy Chief Executive /Programmes Director, The Who Cares? Trust. A very readable, practical and clear guide to the minefield of regulations relating to fostering which I recommend as reading for all involved in fostering. This book is particularly useful for foster carers who need to understand the complex nature of the law in a straightforward way using case examples. -- Jim Bond, Foster Carer and Chair, The Fostering Network An extremely useful resource for foster parents and those who work with them. All of the foster parents I work with felt that this would be an invaluable resource for them in their work -- Steve Bromage, Team Leader, By the Bridge Independent Fostering Agency

Author Information

Lynn Davis is a Consultant for Davis, Simmonds & Donaghey Solicitors in Kent, UK. She has specialised in child care law since 1989, acting as a solicitor for local authorities, parents and children. She provides training to foster carers and legal training for social workers and others involved in child protection, including the Kent Safeguarding Children Board. She has also taught on the law module for student social workers. She is the author of See You in Court and The Social Worker's Guide to Children and Families Law, both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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