Infants In The Child Welfare System

by Harden, Brenda Jones

• ISBN13: 9780943657974
• ISBN10: 0943657970
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-30
• Publisher: Zero to Three

Summary

"Although intended to protect the children, the very act of separating very young children from their parents and familiar caregivers can put those children at greater risk of developmental delays. The importance of quickly finding a permanent placement, especially for infants, cannot be overstated." "In Infants in the Child Welfare System, Brenda Jones Harden presents a detailed examination of the dangers faced when very young children are unable to bond with a safe, dependable caregiver. Using extensive research, her work explains basic theories of child development that are especially relevant to the experiences of infants and toddlers in the child welfare system."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Toward Understanding Infants in Child Welfare
Integrating Child Development and Child Welfare Knowledge	p. 1
Theoretical Foundations	p. 23
Maltreatment of Infants	p. 39
Foster Care of Infants	p. 79
Creating Permanency for Infants	p. 101
Developmental Profile of Infants in Child Welfare	p. 119
Toward Enhancing Outcomes of Infants in Child Welfare
Assessing Infants and Families in Child Welfare	p. 169
Preventing Maltreatment and Placement of Infants	p. 197
Optimizing the Substitute Care of Infants	p. 223
Facilitating Continuity and Transitions for Infants in Child Welfare	p. 241
Promoting Infant Well-Being	p. 261
Enhancing Parent-Infant Relationships	p. 275
Toward Creating Infant-Centerd Child Welfare Services
Infant-Centered Child Welfare Policy	p. 291
Infant-Centered Child Welfare Practice	p. 313
Conclusions, Summary, and Charge to the Field	p. 327
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