Fostering a Child's Recovery: Family Placement for Traumatized Children

by Mike Thomas and Terry Philpot

The overwhelming majority of children and young people in care today are fostered, but for some this only increases their problems through untreated trauma, ill-judged placements, poorly supported foster carers and multiple moves.

This practical and evidence-based book outlines the principles of family placement on the basis of planning and evidence, and explores the qualities, skills and insights that create positive placement outcomes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843103273
• ISBN13: 9781843103271
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"