Leaving Care: Throughcare And Aftercare in Scotland

by Dixon, Jo; Stein, Mike

• ISBN13: 9781843102021
• ISBN10: 1843102021
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub

Summary

"How can social workers and agencies best support young people as they make the transition from care to independent living? This authoritative study investigates the successes and failures of care services for young people, identifying factors that hinder effective transition from care and the types of support that help to promote positive life choices." "This book draws on the Scottish context to offer valuable lessons that are important reading for all students and practitioners in the fields of social care and social policy, and other professionals interested in the development of childcare practice."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Mike Stein is Professor of Social Work and Director of the Social Work Research and Development Unit at the University of York. Jo Dixon is a Research Fellow in the Social Works Research and Development Unit (SWRDU), University of York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	7	(9)
Introduction and Background	9	(8)
Throughcare and Aftercare Services in Three Authorities	17	(16)
The Young People and their Experiences of Care	33	(22)
Throughcare: Preparation for Leaving Care	55	(14)
Moving On From Care: The Leaving Care Experience and Early Post-care Destinations	69	(22)
Supporting Young People: Aftercare	91	(28)
Working Together: Inter-agency Planning and Professional Support	119	(10)
What Makes a Difference? Outcomes for Young People Leaving Care: the Follow-up Study	129	(34)
Conclusion: Developing Throughcare and Aftercare Services	163	(12)
Appendix: Methodology	175	(6)
References	181	(4)
Subject Index	185	(6)
Author Index	191