Global Perspectives on Foster Family Care
Contributors: Matthew Colton (Editor); Margaret Williams (Editor)
Publisher: Russell House
Published: April 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 125
ISBN-13: 9781903855881
Subjects: Family & relationships; Social Work; Social Science; Child welfare; Cross-cultural studies; Foster home care; Sociology
Description: "Information is provided on the following: jurisdiction, politics, welfare ideaology, history and origins of foster care, legal framework, service provision, major issues, messages from research, and future trends. These matters are considered from the perspectives of the rights of the child, the role of the family, the impacts of religion and the economy, globalisation and cultural diversity."--Book jacket.