Social Work with Young People in Care: Looking After Children in Theory and Practice
Author:   Nigel Patrick Thomas ,  Karen Winter
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781032821498


Pages:   270
Publication Date:   01 August 2024
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Nigel Patrick Thomas ,  Karen Winter
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.690kg
ISBN:  

9781032821498


ISBN 10:   1032821493
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   01 August 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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1.Introduction: themes and key principles. 2.The needs of children and young people who come into care. 3.Listening to children and young people. 4.Caring for young people from different backgrounds. 5.Law, policy and practice in looking after young people. 6.Assessment and planning. 7.Placement and contact. 8.Residential and foster care. 9.Adoption and working for permanence. 10.Leaving care and aftercare. 11.Conclusion: contemporary issues.

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Nigel Patrick Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Childhood and Youth at the University of Central Lancashire. He was a social worker and team leader for 20 years before becoming an academic. He led the establishment of the first all-Wales Postqualifying Child Care Award. Karen Winter is Professor of Children’s Social Care at Queen's University Belfast. Prior to her academic career, Karen worked for 16 years as a social worker and team manager with children and families, and latterly as a guardian, representing children in court proceedings.

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