Abstract

The book explicitly aims to consider how effective support can enable adoptive families to respond to their children's developmental needs, deal with stress and prevent placement breakdown. In consultation with a range of experts, clinicians and practitioners as well as adopted children and their families, the book provides a comprehensive review of the use of the Department of Health Assessment Framework (Department of Health, 2000a) as a model to assess the support needs of adopted children and their families. The book covers the main themes of adoption and practice guidance in relation to the Assessment Framework; guidance on evidence-based practice approaches to assessment; a model for analysis and planning support and interventions that can promote the well-being of adopted children. The clear legislative and policy context of the book, along with practical advice, case examples and pointers for practice, renders this an invaluable resource for students, social workers and managers. It is particularly useful for those unfamiliar with Adoption and Special Guardianship Orders and those who have not used the Assessment Framework. If read from cover to cover, the first few chapters are repetitive. However, it is intended as a resource and chapters are arranged for different stages in the process. The layout is practical and easy to follow, with the bullet-pointed chapter summaries within the introduction and the ‘How to use the book section’, which guides readers to chapters, depending on the stage of work.

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