Control freak trilogy
| Henrietta Bond
The Control freak trilogy of young adult novels follows Holly Richards, a young care leaver. These fast-paced, entertaining and moving books are aimed at readers aged 13 and over.
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Contact after adoption + Contact after adoption summary
| Elsbeth Neil, Mary Beek and Emma Ward
Buy this longitudinal study of post-adoption contact arrangements together with the summary report for only £15.00.
Attachment, trauma and resilience
| Kate Cairns and Brian Cairns
Over a 25-year period Kate and Brian Cairns, who are social workers and trainers by profession, fostered 12 children, along with their three birth children. In this practical and moving book, they draw on their rich personal and professional experience to offer an insight into the realities of family life with children who have experienced attachment difficulties, loss, abuse and trauma.
Dennis lives with Grandma and Grandpa
| Paul Sambrooks
The Dennis Duckling series provides a range of options for explaining to looked after children about what is happening in their lives. In the first two books, Dennis and his little sister have leave their parents and be looked after by a foster duck family. In this fourth book, the outcome for the ducklings is for them to be looked after by Grandma and Grandpa.
Group work with adopted children and young people
| Henrietta Bond
This Good Practice Guide considers the practicalities of setting up a group, how best to structure the group and its activities, how to deal with any difficulties, and how to sustain a group long term. Case examples are provided from a range of local authority and voluntary adoption agency groups which are undertaking a variety of important work.
Life story work
| Tony Ryan and Rodger Walker
Losing track of the past can make it difficult for children to develop emotionally and socially. Life story work is an attempt to give back some of this past. This guide provides a rich and creative treasure trove of techniques and exercises for adults working with children in different settings.
Our adoption journey
| Jayne Lilley
Published as part of the Our Story series, this is the true story of Jayne, Dan, their son Charlie, and their adoption of Jessie, a baby girl. Told by Jayne, this memoir follows the joyful highs and heartbreaking lows of the journey that led them to their new adopted daughter.
Parenting Matters: Parenting a child affected by domestic violence
| Hedy Cleaver
This book is part of CoramBAAF’s Parenting Matters series which explores many of the health conditions commonly diagnosed in looked after children. This guide explores domestic violence, its links with child neglect, and its effects on children at different ages and stages of development. It provides expert knowledge coupled with facts, figures and guidance presented in a straightforward and accessible style.
Parenting Matters: Parenting a child affected by sexual abuse
| Biddy Youell
This book is part of CoramBAAF’s Parenting Matters series which explores many of the health conditions commonly diagnosed in looked after children. This guide explores sexual abuse, how a child or young person might be affected at different stages of development, and possible therapeutic interventions. It provides expert knowledge coupled with facts, figures and guidance presented in a straightforward and accessible style.
Parenting Matters: Parenting a child who has experienced trauma
| Dan Hughes
This book is part of CoramBAAF’s Parenting Matters series which explores many of the health conditions commonly diagnosed in looked after children. This guide explores traumatic experiences and their effects on children at different stages of development. It provides expert knowledge coupled with facts, figures and guidance presented in a straightforward and accessible style.