{"product_id":"joining-new-families-a-study-of-adoption-and-fostering-in-middle-childhood-paperback-softback-9780471978374","title":"Joining New Families; A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471978374","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eJoining New Families\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Quinton (Author), Alan Rushton (Author), Cherilyn Dance (Author), Deborah Mayes (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471978374, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 November 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.7 x 15.8 x 1.7 cm, 0.425 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoining New Families\u003c\/i\u003e is based on a research study which followed 61 children who were placed, between 5 and 9 years old, with adoptive or permanent foster families. Most of the children had previously been maltreated. The study focused on the problems and strengths that these children brought to their new families; how the new families coped; and the factors associated with the placements becoming stable and secure. The authors provide a detailed presentation of the findings from this unique study and highlight the implications for policy and practice. Key factors examined include \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe children's pre-placement experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe quality of preparatory work with the children and families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe characteristics of the new parents and their parenting style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe children's emotional and behavioural difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe development of relationships within the new family\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe type and quality of post-placement support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Presenting new information and recommendations for future placements, \u003ci\u003eJoining New Families\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for anyone involved in establishing permanent placements for older children.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBackground and Research Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Aims, Design, Sampling and Methodology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Outcomes After One Year in Placement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Children's Backgrounds, Health and Behaviour.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e New Family Characteristics and Placement Arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preparation of the Child.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pre-placement Work with New Families.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Children's Adjustment at Home.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Development of New Relationships.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Children in School.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e New Parents' Experiences: Stresses and Supports, Crises andDisruptions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Post-placement Social Work Support.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Parenting Approaches and Responses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Predicting Placement Stability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Implications for Practice, Policy, Management and the Law.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e List of Figures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e List of Tables.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52316736946456,"sku":"9780471978374","price":54.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471978374.jpg?v=1781823038","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/joining-new-families-a-study-of-adoption-and-fostering-in-middle-childhood-paperback-softback-9780471978374","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}