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New book available now: Supporting the mental health of looked after and adopted children
Our brand new guide translates theoretical concepts and research about children’s mental health into straightforward language and practical advice, to help support the mental health of looked after and adopted children.
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Sky News reports: 'Thousands affected by 'hidden epidemic' of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder'
John Simmonds, CoramBAAF Director of Policy, Research and Development, spoke to Sky News on 9th December (International FASD Awareness Day) about Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder.
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Childcare Consultant Shelagh Beckett answers our questions on placing siblings
Read what Shelagh has to say prior to her presentation at the forthcoming CoramBAAF conference 'Beyond Together or Apart' and publication of her new Good Practice Guide on sibling placements.
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Our September deal of the month is a school and education special!
Until 30 September 2018 you can buy 'Ten top tips on supporting education' and 'Pathways through education for young people in care' together for only £15.00 - usual price £29.90!
An introduction to the Secure Base Model - free workshops for CoramBAAF full member agencies
Places still available in Exeter and Leeds!
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Beyond together or apart - Planning for, assessing and placing sibling groups
This thought-provoking Good Practice Guide for social workers challenges the reader to place at the forefront of thinking and planning the importance of sibling relationships and their life-long impact and to plan accordingly...to think beyond together or apart.
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Supporting the mental health of looked after and adopted children
This Good Practice Guide for social workers translates the theoretical concepts and research about children’s mental health into straightforward language and practical advice. Taking a holistic and attachment-focused approach, it demonstrates how to understand children’s background and current events, rather than focusing on diagnostic criteria and labels.
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The adopter's handbook on education
This is a must-read book for any parent seeking to support their adopted child through school. It contains information advice and ideas on: choosing and starting a new school; working with a child's school and teachers; financial and other support available for previously looked after children; and rights, special needs support, exclusion and alternative provision.
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Attachment handbook for foster care and adoption
This comprehensive and authoritative book provides an accessible account of attachment concepts.
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