A Guidebook for Raising Foster Children
Publisher: Bergin & Garvey
Published: February 28, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780897896535
Subjects: Child care & upbringing; Social Science; Foster parents; Foster Care Services; United States; Family / Parenting / Childbirth; Parenting - General; Sociology; Human Services; General; Health & Fitness / General; Alternative Family; Care; Foster children; Foster home care; Handbooks, manuals, etc
First sentence: Whether you are a new foster parent or an experienced foster parent, you will benefit from learning about foster care.
Description: "Written with the help of many foster parents, this book contains practical suggestions for those who care for foster children. Dr. Blatt addresses many of the major and minor problems that may arise in foster care. This book contains easily understood discussions of those problems with practical suggestions for resolving them, including when to call in a professional.

Although various trends in child welfare are discussed, it is important to note that this book does not aim at criticizing the system, but rather focuses on the needs of the children going through the system. A Guidebook for Raising Faster Children is resource for anyone involved with the foster care system and particularly families raising foster children."--BOOK JACKET.