Decision in Child Care - A Study of Prediction in Fostering

First published in 1966, this study assembled the past experience of foster care in one area, analysed it and presented it in such a way that predictions could be made of the outcome of a potential placement. It offered an important contribution to the task of providing the best possible care for children separated from their own families.

List of contents

Acknowledgements. Foreword. 1. Introduction 2. The Development of the Study 3. Description of Results: The Children 4. Description of Results: The Foster Home 5. The Prediction Table 6. Discussion. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

About the author

R. A. Parker

Summary

First published in 1966, this study assembled the past experience of foster care in one area, analysed it and presented it in such a way that predictions could be made of the outcome of a potential placement. It offered an important contribution to the task of providing the best possible care for children separated from their own families.

Product details

• Authors: R a Parker, R. A. Parker, R.A. Parker, Parker R. A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9781032068138
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3206813-8
• No. of pages: 122
• Series: National Institute Social Services Library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Adoption & fostering, Adoption and fostering