Title:
Residential child care in practice : making a difference
Author:
Smith, Mark.
ISBN:
9781847423115
9781847423108
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Bristol : Policy Press, 2013.
Physical Description:
xiv, 192 pages ; 24 cm.
Series:
Social work in practice series
Social work in practice series.
Contents:
Introduction -- Safe and secure : a sense of belonging -- Nurtured : a sense of care -- Healthy : a sense of wellbeing -- Achieving and enjoying : education in its widest sense -- Active : a sense of purpose -- Respected and responsible : the idea of citizenship -- Contributing : developing generosity -- Included : a sense of community participation.
Abstract:
After many years as a neglected area of social work, there has been a resurgence of interest in residential child care. This book gives practical guidance and looks at case studies to illustrate each of the key elements of successful residential care.