The Lives of Foster Carers by Linda Nutt
Based on a wide range of literature and in-depth interviews with forty-six foster carers, this book analyzes the contradictions, conflicts, and ambiguities experienced by foster carers arising from the inter-penetrations of public bureaucracy and private family life.'For any person considering becoming a foster carer, this would be invaluable as it explains how social policy has developed in relation to childcare in the UKFor practitioners and fostering trainers, this will provide real insight into why people become foster carers, the concerns they have and how to address these.'
- Professional Social Work
'For any person considering becoming a foster carer, this (book) would be invaluable as it explains how social policy has developed in relation to childcare in the UK. For practitioners and fostering trainers, this will provide real insight into why people become foster carers, the concerns they have and how to address these.'
- Professional Social Work
Overall, this book considers fostering from the service provider's point of view in a succinct and straightforward manner. It would be particularly useful reading for placing social workers, specialist social workers and panel members, as well as new foster carers and the trainers of foster carers.
Diane Radigan - Seen and Heard
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415358125 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415358124 |
| Title | The Lives of Foster Carers |
| Author | Linda Nutt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-04-20 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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