The Children of Looked After Children: Outcomes, Experiences and Ensuring Meaningful Support to Young Parents In and Leaving Care

Author:   Louise Roberts (Author, The Children of Looked After Children)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
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9781447354291


Pages:   172
Publication Date:   24 March 2021
Format:   Hardback
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The Children of Looked After Children: Outcomes, Experiences and Ensuring Meaningful Support to Young Parents In and Leaving Care


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Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Based on ground-breaking original research, this book provides a comprehensive account of the issues surrounding pregnancy and parenthood for young people in and leaving care. Featuring the voices of care-experienced parents, together with reflections from practitioners, it offers valuable insights into the issues facing this group. Using qualitative data to explore why parenthood for young people in and leaving care is such an urgent issue, this book shows what can be learned from their experiences in order to improve outcomes for parents and children in the future. The author highlights their practical and emotional needs and gives clear advice for practitioners on how these might be better addressed through key summary points and accessible ideas.

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Author:   Louise Roberts (Author, The Children of Looked After Children)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781447354291


ISBN 10:   144735429
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   24 March 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Introduction Early pregnancy risk and missed opportunities to plan for parenthood Outcomes for parents in and leaving care: parenting ‘success’ and corporate parenting failure Professional perspectives: assessing parenting potential and managing dual responsibilities The experiences of parents: hopes, anxieties and reflections Responding to diverse needs: support availability, sustainability and acceptability Conclusion: If this were my child

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"""Brings to light the experience of parenting whilst having to navigate the care system or leaving care services, providing insight into what constitutes effective practice and meaningful support."" Caroline Cresswell, University of Oxford ""This heartfelt plea to provide better support for care-experienced young parents is based on solid research and the powerful testimonies of young people, many of whom have had their children removed. It should be essential reading for all 'corporate parents'."" June Statham, UCL Institute of Education ""This revealing book engages intimately with the hidden voice of young parents and asks compelling questions of policy and practice. A highly significant contribution to the field."" Andrew Pithouse, Cardiff University"


Brings to light the experience of parenting whilst having to navigate the care system or leaving care services, providing insight into what constitutes effective practice and meaningful support. Caroline Cresswell, University of Oxford This heartfelt plea to provide better support for care-experienced young parents is based on solid research and the powerful testimonies of young people, many of whom have had their children removed. It should be essential reading for all 'corporate parents'. June Statham, UCL Institute of Education This revealing book engages intimately with the hidden voice of young parents and asks compelling questions of policy and practice. A highly significant contribution to the field. Andrew Pithouse, Cardiff University


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Louise Roberts is Lecturer in Social Work at Cardiff University.

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