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Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Youth
Developing Evidence-Based International Practice
Edited by James K. Whittaker, Jorge F. del Valle and Lisa Holmes
Definitive and wide-ranging, this international review of therapeutic residential child care covers the latest research on how it works, how much it costs compared with the outcomes it delivers and how to deliver this effective form of care for the most troubled children in public care. Learn More2014, Ebook, ePUB, 392pp, CA$55.98ISBN: 978-0-85700-833-6 -
Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Youth
Developing Evidence-Based International Practice
Edited by James K. Whittaker, Jorge F. del Valle and Lisa Holmes
Definitive and wide-ranging, this international review of therapeutic residential child care covers the latest research on how it works, how much it costs compared with the outcomes it delivers and how to deliver this effective form of care for the most troubled children in public care. Learn More2014, Hardback, 9.29in x 6.26in / 236mm x 159mm, 392pp, CA$203.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-963-32014, Paperback / softback, 8.94in x 6.02in / 227mm x 153mm, 392pp, CA$61.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-792-9 -
How Does Foster Care Work?
International Evidence on Outcomes
Edited by Elizabeth Fernandez and Richard P. Barth
How Does Foster Care Work? is an international collection of empirical studies on the outcomes of children in foster care. Drawing on research and perspectives from leading international figures in children's services across the developed world, the book provides an evidence base for programme planning, policy and practice. Learn More2010, Hardback, 8.94in x 5.98in / 227mm x 152mm, 320pp, CA$115.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-812-42011, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, CA$115.00ISBN: 978-0-85700-389-8 -
Costs and Consequences of Placing Children in Care
Harriet Ward, Lisa Holmes and Jean Soper
This book gets to the bottom of the costs of care and provides an insight into how these variations in cost relate to differences in children's needs, and most importantly, whether higher costs reflect better services and better outcomes for children. Learn More2008, Hardback, 9.41in x 6.30in / 239mm x 160mm, 288pp, CA$108.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-273-12008, Ebook, PDF, 288pp, CA$108.00ISBN: 978-1-84642-822-7 -
Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood
International Research and Practice
Edited by Mike Stein and Emily R. Munro
In this book leading academics gather together the latest research relating to the transition of young people leaving care, outlining and comparing the range of legal and policy frameworks, welfare regimes and innovative practice across 16 countries. The book also highlights the variations that exist between different groups leaving care. Learn More2008, Hardback, 9.41in x 7.13in / 239mm x 181mm, 320pp, CA$115.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-610-42008, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, CA$115.00ISBN: 978-1-84642-791-6 -
Babies and Young Children in Care
Life Pathways, Decision-making and Practice
Harriet Ward, Emily R. Munro and Chris Dearden
Babies and Young Children in Care examines why babies enter care or accommodation and why securing their long-term future can be a lengthy process. It analyses the circumstances, characteristics and experiences of these young children before, during and after being looked after, including reasons for changes of carer and placement disruptions. Learn More2006, Hardback, 9.25in x 6.26in / 235mm x 159mm, 160pp, CA$115.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-272-42006, Ebook, PDF, 160pp, CA$115.00ISBN: 978-1-84642-478-6
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