A marginalised resource? eBook only

A growing number of single people apply to adopt or foster, or are already successfully caring for children, but they remain an under-used resource. Agencies need to ensure that they do not deter single applicants from coming forward as potential carers, and that they work carefully and thoughtfully to assess and support them. 

This practice guide reviews the research, the relevant legislation across the UK, and the policy and practice issues surrounding these questions. Illustrated with quotes from single carers who have adopted or who are waiting to be matched, and a wealth of practical guidance for those conducting assessments and working with single carers and adopters, this is a key text for all those involved in this field.

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