Understanding and Working with Parents of Children in Long-Term Foster CareFor 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. |
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3 Parents Experience of Their Children Going Into Care | 48 |
4 Parents Experience of Their Children Growing Up in Foster Care | 74 |
5 Contact Between Parents and Their Children | 98 |
6 Parents Relationships with Foster Carers | 127 |
7 Parents Relationships with Social Workers | 142 |
8 Am I Still a Parent? Managing a Threatened Identity | 161 |
9 Social Workers Perspectives on Their Work with Parents | 178 |
Developing Social Work Practice | 203 |
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