A Practical Guide to Fostering Law: Fostering Regulations, Child Care Law and the Youth Justice System Contributor(s): Davis, Lynn (Author), Simmonds, Christopher (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1849050929 ISBN-13: 9781849050920 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Family Law - Children - Family & Relationships | Adoption & Fostering - Law | Practical Guides |
Dewey: 344.420 |
LCCN: 2010006892 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.8" L (0.80 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Adoption - Topical - Family |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: A Practical Guide to Fostering Law is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern foster carers and the professionals who work with them. It aims to help foster carers understand where they fit into the complex web of regulations surrounding childcare and to demystify the jargon and terminology which is often used but rarely explained. The book covers the laws in England and Wales governing fostering agencies and foster carers themselves, including foster carers' rights, and the formalities of placement procedures. It also provides explanations of care proceedings, the foster carer as a witness, what happens if a young fostered person gets into trouble, and moving on from foster care. The last section provides a 'who's who' of the main professionals involved and a jargon-busting glossary of the key terms often used. It also includes illustrative case examples and each chapter concludes with suggestions for where to find more information. This guide will be an invaluable resource for current and prospective foster carers and the professionals who work with them, such as support workers, social workers and foster agency staff. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Lynn: - Lynn Davis is an independent legal trainer and consultant. She has specialised in child care law since 1989, and has acted as a solicitor for local authorities, parents and children. She regularly provides legal training for professionals working with children and has taught on the law module for student social workers. |
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