Product Description

Written for professionals involved in the assessment of children in need, this book is a comprehensive guide to recent developments in research and practice. It looks at the policy framework for assessment, the actual process of assessment, how to assess the developmental needs of children and how to assess their parents' and family's capacity to meet those needs. The contributors are experts from a range of fields and the guide, which was developed by the NSPCC and is published in association with them, is designed to facilitate productive joint agency work. Key topics covered include: * ecological perspectives on the child and the family * attachment theory and child development * assessing families where the parents have a learning disability * working with children and families from minority ethnic groups * the effect of sexual abuse within the family on the assessment process * assessment prior to birth. Originally commissioned by the Department of Health, and outlining the developments and theory underpinning their Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families this book will be essential reading for qualified and trainee social workers and those completing the Post Qualifying Award in Child Care. It will also be an indispensable guide for psychologists, teachers, health visitors, and any other professionals and qualifying professionals involved in the assessment of children in need.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38700 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-15
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 351 pages

About the Author
Jan Horwath is a lecturer in social work studies at the University of Sheffield. Her professional and research interests focus on training and professional development, child-care practice and the management of child welfare services. Her recent publications include Effective Training in Social Care (with Tony Morrison) and Working Together for Children on the Child Protection Register (with Martin Calder).

Customer Reviews

A must for Child centred practice
This resource has proved invaluable as a student social worker placed in a Child protection team. Highly recommended by qualified social workers.

The Child's World
This book is fantastic to refer to if you are making any form of assessment within children & families social work. A valuable book that covers many different aspects of assessment.

child world
excellent book if you are working with children. This book was very useful whilst I was studying social work.