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The Developing World of the Child (Paperback)
Anna Gupta; Edited by Wendy Rose; Contributions by Gillian Schofield, David Quinton; Edited by David P.H. Jones; Contributions by …
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R799
Discovery Miles 7 990
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Written as part of a training pack for practitioners working in
child care and child protection, and bringing together leading
figures from a range of disciplines, this important text shows how
the latest child development theories can be applied to
professionals' working practice. Considering theories of
development throughout the lifespan from the early years through to
adolescence, and transitions to adulthood, this resource is
essential reading for a range of professionals including social
workers, teachers, and health and mental health professionals. The
authors build up an integrated picture of the developing world of
the child, looking at genetic and biological influences alongside
individual psychological, interpersonal, familial, educational and
wider community domains. The final part of the book looks
specifically at issues for practice, including chapters on
communicating with children exercising professional judgment, and
planning, interventions and outcomes in child care.
For children growing up in foster care, the role of their birth
parents is an important factor in the success of their long-term
placements. Understanding the experiences of parents is therefore
essential in order to develop effective social work practice with
parents that can also ensure the best possible outcomes for
children. Drawing on detailed and often moving interviews with
parents, the book takes a chronological approach, starting with
their accounts of family life before their children were taken into
care, in particular the impact of drugs, alcohol and domestic
violence. It goes on to explore their experiences of court and then
how they seek to come to terms with their loss, sustain an identity
as a parent and manage a relationship with their children through
contact. Parents' views on what they find valuable and helpful in
relationships with foster carers and social workers are also
discussed. The book then draws on the views of social workers on
the opportunities and challenges of supporting parents, while also
remaining child-focussed. The authors set out a model of good
practice, based on the lessons learnt from the experiences of these
parents and social workers. This book will be essential reading for
all child and family social workers, fostering social workers,
independent reviewing officers, academics and foster carers.
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