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Zusatztext In all, this book is a welcome contribution to document the experience of likely millions of foster children who otherwise have not been given much of a voice in contemporary discourse. Anyone who wishes to understand the experience of foster youth better will be well served by reading this book. Once they do, they may find a great deal of compassion for the children and families who navigate this system, and an urge to correct and reform a system that imposes injustice upon already traumatized and marginalized families and individuals who are really only in need of greater support. Informationen zum Autor Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, is passionate about illuminating and enhancing the lived experience of children and youth in foster care. Her research focuses on life transitions, meaning-making, grief and loss, ambiguity, and youth empowerment. Her specific expertise involves consulting with children, youth, and invested parties in the child welfare system to inform policy and practice and to develop resources and curricula that serve youth in foster care. Klappentext In The Neglected Transition, Monique B. Mitchell explores children's experiences of loss and ambiguity as they transition into foster care, as well as the questions they ask during this critical life transition. By joining children on this courageous and meaningful journey, readers will discover an illuminating, inspirational path of healing. Zusammenfassung In The Neglected Transition, Monique B. Mitchell explores children's experiences of loss and ambiguity as they transition into foster care, as well as the questions they ask during this critical life transition. By joining children on this courageous and meaningful journey, readers will discover an illuminating, inspirational path of healing. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: Why? What? Where? Who? How? When? 1. WHY Do I Have to Leave? 2. WHAT Is Foster Care? 3. WHERE Are You Taking Me? 4. WHO Are These People? 5. How About ME? 6. WHEN Can I Go Home? 7. Building a Relational Home for Children's Experiences of Loss, Ambiguity, and Trauma in Foster Care Appendix A: A Value Model of C.A.R.E.: A Blueprint for Building a Relational Home Appendix B: A Phenomenological Journey: Philosophical and Methodological Considerations ...
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In The Neglected Transition, Monique B. Mitchell explores children's experiences of loss and ambiguity as they transition into foster care, as well as the questions they ask during this critical life transition. By joining children on this courageous and meaningful journey, readers will discover an illuminating, inspirational path of healing.
