Leaving care
Subtitle: throughcare and aftercare in Scotland
By: Jo Dixon and Mike Stein.
Contributors: Stein, Mike.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9781843102021
Subjects: Youth -- Services for -- Scotland; Youth -- Institutional care -- Scotland; Youth -- Deinstitutionalization -- Scotland; Social work with youth -- Scotland
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction and background; title: Throughcare and aftercare service in three authorities; title: The young people and their experiences of care; title: Throughcare : preparation for leaving care; title: Moving on from care : the leaving care experience and early post care destinations; title: Supporting young people : aftercare; title: Working together : inter-agency planning and professional support; title: What makes a difference : outcomes for young people leaving care : the follow-up study; title: Conclusion : developing throughcare and aftercare services.