Social Work Practice with Children and Families

by Carolyn Spray

• ISBN13: 9781412921787
• ISBN10: 1412921783
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781446292372
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-06
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
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Summary

Carefully researched and highly readable, this textbook explores what enables good and effective practice in local authority field social work delivered to children, young people, and their families. The book sets the context for local authority social work practice and then chapter-by-chapter takes the reader carefully through the social work process. Detailed case studies work really well in embedding the legal and theoretical context firmly within the practice challenges of safeguarding children. Overall the book is about social workers effecting change so that children can continue to live successfully with their families and within their communities.

Table of Contents

Setting the Scene

The Historical, Policy and Legislative Basis of Local Authority Children and Families Social Work

Social Work in a Local Authority Setting

Working with Children and Their Families

Good Assessments: Preparation and Information Gathering

Good Assessments: Analysis and Decision Making

Intervention and Planning

Looking to the Future

Elizabeth and Peter

Maya and Ajay

Charlie

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