Malcolm Hill
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853023163
- author:
- Malcolm Hill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 278
- Genre:
- Children & Family Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Child Welfare Services: A Review of Developments in Law, Policy and Practice This book provides a comprehensive review of child care policy and practice, evaluating new legislation and policies, and describing innovative services for children and young people who require protection or care. The contributors examine changes in adoption law, including placement policies for children from ethnic minorities, intercountry adoption, and the trend towards greater openness. They also present critiques of existing practices and propose future directions for child welfare services. By exploring these developments, this book offers valuable insights into the complex issues surrounding child welfare, making it a useful resource for professionals and researchers in the field.