Babies and Young Children in Care: Life Pathways, Decision-Making and Practice

by Harriet Ward, Chris Dearden, Emily Munro

Babies and very young children in care often experience several changes of placement and carer, which can have a negative impact upon their long-term ability to develop secure attachments.

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843102722
• ISBN13: 9781843102724
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"