The Art and science of child care : research, policy and practice in the European Union

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The Art and science of child care : research, policy and practice in the European Union

edited by Matthew Colton ... [et al.]

Arena, c1995

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This is a study of the art and science of child care as it is carried out in the European Union. It covers policy making and research, the behaviour and attainment of children in care, and the effectiveness of various types of child care, both residential and non-residential.

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  • Social research and policy making, Ferran Casas
  • linking research and development - return home as experienced by separated children, Roger Bullock and Michael Little
  • better outcomes from residential and foster care - the "Looking After Children" programme, Sonia Jackson
  • reaction pattern research, Ko Rink
  • school attainment and behaviour of foster children - a longditudinal study, Matthew Colton, Anthony Heath and Jane Aldgate
  • short-term and long-term outcomes in extrafamilial care, Nicola Madge
  • longitudinal studies on the effectiveness of care services for juveniles, Evert Scholte
  • evaluating quality in residential care, Walter Hellincx and Benedikte Van Den Bruel
  • process evaluation in residential care, Frits Harinck and Monika Smit
  • a systematic approach to residential care, Erik Knorth and Monika Smit
  • evaluating family support services, Matthew Colton, Charlotte Drury and Margaret Williams
  • multi-problem families - investigating the client perspective, Pol Ghesquiere, Walter Hellinckx and Herman Baartman
  • exploring parenting roles, Paul Durning
  • integrating research, policy and practice, Matthew Colton, Pol Ghesquiere, Walter Hellinckx and Margaret Williams.

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