Growing up in foster care eBook only

For a significant number of vulnerable children, growing up in a long-term foster family is their best chance of a secure family life. This research study provides a fascinating insight into the experiences of 58 children, their foster carers, a sample of their birth parents and their social workers.

The authors use attachment theory to explain the impact of abuse, neglect and separation on the children’s behaviour and relationships. Although the detailed case material is often painful and sad, it is also moving and inspiring, showing the many ways in which the children, foster carers, social workers and birth families are coping with the practical and emotional challenges they face.

This book is essential reading for all social workers, managers, guardians ad litem and other professionals who are involved with children in long-term foster care.

This book is available as an eBook only. It can be downloaded free by CoramBAAF members from the members’ area of the website or purchased below.

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