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This authoritative Good Practice Guide is an essential read for all those working with or looking after fostered and adopted children who may be affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to help ensure that they provide the support these children need to reach their full potential.

What is stepfamily adoption, and why is it important? How does it happen, and how long does it take? What will it change in a child’s life, and what will stay the same? These, and many other questions about stepfamily adoption and what it is, are covered in this booklet for children.

This book is one of the main outcomes of a two-year pan-European project on developing intensive and remand fostering programmes for young people in conflict with the law, who might otherwise be in custody.

This quick reference guide presents a useful overview and accessible summary of the main legal provisions and principles affecting the law relating to child care in Northern Ireland. New updated 2018 edition.

Published as part of the Our Story series, this is the story of Pablo and Mike, and their journey to becoming adopters. Set against a contemporary background of diverse perceptions - both encouraging as well as hostile - as to whether gay men should adopt, Pablo’s diarised narrative tracks this journey, from early challenges through to the positive affirmations they receive.

This groundbreaking study explores how social services respond to the needs of young asylum seekers. Illustrated with case studies from social workers and asylum seekers, it looks at how young people’s needs are assessed, how the services they receive affect their progress and welfare, and the complexities for social workers in helping them reconstruct their lives.

Get four of our children's books that explore the topic of health for £20 - usually £27.80! They include stories about foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and other health-related themes.