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Welcome to Fostering

By Andy Elvin , Martin Barrow (editors)

Book information

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year
2017
ISBN
9781784504809, 9781785922046, 1784504807
Language
english
Format
AZW3
Filesize
768 kB (786432 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2021-12-14 15:16:57

Description

Foster carers often find themselves lacking support, or facing tough decisions. It can feel like there is no roadmap for this extremely rewarding but challenging experience. The Foster Carer's Handbook is that guide. It covers those first critical steps of the fostering journey: why fostering is necessary, how to become a foster carer and what it takes to thrive as one. Drawing on a wealth of experience from foster children, social workers, current foster carers and their birth children allows this book to offer a wider range of perspectives on fostering. Key issues and situations covered include: - Deciding to foster - Training and assessment - Your first placement - What it's like to be a foster child - Working with professionals Covering the joys and challenges of having new children enter your life, giving guidance on dealing with crises and setbacks, as well as how to cope when it is time to say goodbye, this book is invaluable for foster carers at any level.

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