The A B C Of Foster Family Care For Children

This handbook provides essential information about the British Columbia Family Care Home program, which provides a framework for caring and meeting the needs of children who require foster family care. It includes information on what is expected of foster parents, what kinds of support and assistance are available, and how foster parents and the Ministry for Children & Families can work together to plan for and provide the best care possible for children. Sections of the handbook cover the following: the Family Care Home Program; teamwork and planning; the foster child, including rights, parenting, education, medical care, personal finances, and legal matters; and supports and entitlements to foster parents. Includes glossary and index.

An international reference book which describes the role and structure of foster family care systems in 30 countries. Endorsed by the International Foster Care Organization (IFCO), an easily accessible, compact, comprehensive description of foster family care as it operates in different countries

Drawing on the findings of the largest recent study into foster care in the UK, and including quotes from children themselves, this book examines the impact on children three years after they have left foster care.

On average, a quarter of a million children in the United States enter foster care every year. Most of these children are placed in non-kinship homes; that is, with people who are complete strangers. In The Neglected Transition, child welfare researcher Monique B. Mitchell explores children's experiences of loss and ambiguity as they transition into foster care, as well as the questions children ask during this critical life transition. Specifically, the author uses child-centered research, practical examples, and healing suggestions to create a foundation from which a relational home can be built. Drawing from the compelling stories of children, Mitchell invites readers to join children on their journey as they transition into the foster care system and courageously share their experiences of loss, ambiguity, fear, and hope.