The foster parenting manual : a practical guide to creating a loving, safe and stable home

DeGarmo, John 1969- (Author).

Summary: The Foster Parenting Manual is a comprehensive guide offering proven, friendly advice for novice and experienced parents alike. Distilling many years' experience into one book, this book describes what you can expect from foster parenting, how to access help and support and how to ensure the best care for your child.

Record details

ISBN: 9781849059565
ISBN: 184905956X
ISBN: 9780857007957 (eISBN)
Physical Description: print
160 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-154) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foster care: children, parents, and caseworkers -- The history of foster care -- Training -- Placement: what to do beforehand/how to prepare -- Problems foster children face -- Creating rules and expectations -- Your foster child and his development -- Foster children and school -- Working with caseworkers -- Birth parents and you -- Protecting yourself and family -- Finding help as a foster parent -- When a foster child leaves -- Adoption.