Residential child care in practice : making a difference / Mark Smith, Leon Fulcher and Peter Doran.

By:

Smith, Mark [author.]

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Material type: Text

TextSeries: Social work in practice seriesPublication details: Bristol : The Policy Press, 2013.Description: xiv, 192 pages ; 24 cmISBN:

9781847423108 (pbk.) :
9781847423108 (pbk.) :
1847423108 (pbk.) :
9781847423115 (hbk.) :
1847423116 (hbk.) :

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DDC classification:

362.7320941 SMI

LOC classification:

HV866

Contents:

1.Introduction -- 2.Safe and secure: a sense of belonging -- 3.Nurtured: a sense of care -- 4.Healthy: a sense of wellbeing -- 5.Achieving and enjoying: education in its widest sense -- 6.Active: a sense of purpose -- 7.Respected and responsible: the idea of citizenship -- 8.Contributing: developing generosity -- 9.Included: a sense of community participation.

Summary: After many years as a neglected area of social work, there has been a resurgence of interest in residential child care. This book gives practical guidance and looks at case studies to illustrate each of the key elements of successful residential care.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

After many years as a neglected area of social work, there has been a resurgence of interest in residential child care. This book gives practical guidance and looks at case studies to illustrate each of the key elements of successful residential care.