Download or read book What is Known about the Placement and Outcomes of Siblings in Foster Care written by Sarah Meakings and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report investigates what is known about the placement and outcomes of siblings in foster care. It reviews the international literature on the factors associated with the decision to place children together with - or apart from - siblings, and considers the evidence on a range of outcomes for joint or separate foster placements. The findings - largely from the U.S. and Australia - support current British legislation that places a duty on Local Authorities to accommodate siblings together in care where possible. Since this is not happening in practice for a significant minority of cases, the report concludes with recommendations for policy, practice, and further research.
Download or read book Sibling Groups in Foster Care written by California. Department of Social Services. Foster Care Branch and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sibling Bond written by Stephen P. Bank and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 1983-10-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationships between brothers and sisters are infinitely varied. These bonds last throughout life, creating character and informing behavior in a multitude of situations. In their path-breaking book, the first major account of the powerful emotional connections between brothers and sisters, two clinical psychologists chart this unknown territory, offering a theory of the ways in which siblings attach, create each other's identities, and affect the course of each other's lives. The influence of childhood intimacy, parental behavior, family turmoil, birth order, and gender are all examined. Based on a decade of research and clinical evidence, "The Sibling Bond" brings fresh insight to important clinical and theoretical issues, including attachment theory, the development of the self, and the emergence of sexual identity. -- From publisher's description.
Download or read book What Is Known about the Placement and Outcomes of Siblings in Foster Care written by Sarah Meakings and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book It s Okay to Wonder written by Rhonda Wagner and published by Joy of Avery. This book was released on 2019-08-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm excited to be a sister in our foster family, but I'm worried about new rules. I feel happy and sad at the same time. What about when our help isn't needed anymore?" It's Okay to Wonder is a story about Avery, a loquacious girl whose parents have decided to become foster parents. While Mom and Dad attend another foster training class, Avery shares with her Nana and Pop about her mixed-up feelings. She and her grandparents learn together what it might be like to become a foster family--that it's okay to feel two emotions at the same time and that it's okay to wonder! The Joy of Avery series offers resources for foster care families and brings the world of foster care to life by exploring Avery's feelings as her family welcomes foster children into their home. It's Okay to Wonder is the first book in the series.
Download or read book Foster the Family written by Jamie C. Finn and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short, easy-to-read chapters, you'll find honest, personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God's Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.
Download or read book Etched in Sand written by Regina Calcaterra and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regina’s Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope. Regina Calcaterra is a successful lawyer, New York State official, and activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite different. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care system and intermittent homelessness in the shadows of Manhattan and the Hamptons. A true-life rags-to-riches story, Etched in Sand chronicles Regina’s rising above her past, while fighting to keep her brother and three sisters together through it all. Beautifully written, with heartbreaking honesty, Etched in Sand is an unforgettable reminder that regardless of social status, the American Dream is still within reach for those who have the desire and the determination to succeed.
Download or read book A Child s Journey Through Placement written by Vera Fahlberg and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Indianapolis, IN: Perspectives Press, 1991.
Download or read book Sibling Relationships Among Former Foster Children written by Sue A. Moravec and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term effect of foster care placement on sibling relationships. Prior research suggests that foster care placement has a negative impact on sibling relationships and I wanted to explore whether sibling relationships ever fully recover from the detrimental impact of foster care placement. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was used to examine the impact various foster care elements had on their relationship with their siblings, including length of separation, frequency of visits, and number of placements. The methods used were anonymous survey and oral histories from former foster care participants. Results: Due to the limited number of responses, no inferential statistics could be used to test the relationships between variables. However, the responses, along with first hand recounts from several former foster care participants, support prior research that concludes foster care placement has a detrimental impact on sibling relationships. Discussion: Providing preventative intervention services and stronger emphasis on sibling co-placement and visitation, we can address the need for foster children to maintain strong relationships with their siblings during out of home placement.
Download or read book Recommendations to the Legislature to Increase Available Placement Resources for Sibling Groups in Foster Care written by California. Department of Social Services. Foster Care Branch and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adopting the Older Child written by Claudia Jarrett and published by Harvard Common Press. This book was released on 1978-09-16 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practical classic on adopting an older child.
Download or read book Effects of Separating Siblings in Foster Care written by Amy K. Pruneau and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study examined the question: What are the effects of separating siblings in foster care? In recent years, there has been legislation requiring child welfare agencies to place siblings together in foster care whenever possible. However, there has been little research addressing the effects of separating siblings in foster care. The literature review revealed mixed findings on the effects of separating siblings in terms of psychological effects, permanency outcomes, and number of replacements (i.e., children in foster care moving from one placement to another placement). Additionally, there have been methodological difficulties studying siblings as siblings cannot be considered independent from each other. Therefore, many of the traditional statistical methods do not allow for multiple siblings to be assessed in the same study. The current study utilized hierarchical linear modeling and hierarchical generalized linear modeling to account for the nested data. Data was collected from a child welfare agency in southeast Michigan. The sample was comprised of families consisting of three siblings who received services by this agency for at least 4 months. The results of the current study did find support for the hypothesis that separating siblings in foster care was related to higher replacement rates. There was no support for the remaining hypotheses that separating siblings was related to mental health stability, the individual’s average mental health score, or permanency outcomes.
Download or read book Sibling Groups and Social Work written by Peter Wedge and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions present practice, beliefs and knowledge which underline current policy relating to whether sibling groups would be better separated or placed together when they enter care.
Download or read book Effects of Sibling Placements on Stability and Permanency in Foster Care written by Andrea Trinidad Lomeli and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to assess overall placement stability and permanency of children in joint or separate sibling placements within the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services. The purpose of child welfare agencies is the safety, protection, and permanency of children and the promotion of child and family well-being. Therefore, it is important to research the effects of sibling placements in foster care.
Download or read book Investigating the Impact of Sibling Foster Care on Placement Stability written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation provides additional evidence concerning the protective nature of kinship care and sibling co-placement on reducing the odds of experiencing a foster care placement change, and provides support for practices and policies prioritizing kinship care and the co-placement of siblings when making substitute care placement decisions. Future studies of siblings in foster care should explore the experiences of youth across the different forms of foster care living composition, examine the relationship between placement stability and permanency outcomes, and examine the relationship between placement stability, permanency, and child well-being.
Download or read book Sibling Group Placement in Foster Care written by LaRee Renee Born and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foster Care and Best Interests of the Child written by Sarah A. Font and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief examines the U.S. foster care system and seeks to explain why the foster care system functions as it does and how it can be improved to serve the best interest of children. It defines and evaluates key challenges that undermine child safety and well-being in the current foster care system. Chapters highlight the competing values and priorities of the system as well as the pros and cons for the use of foster care. In addition, chapters assess whether the performance objectives in which states are evaluated by the federal government are sufficient to achieve positive health and well-being outcomes for children who experience foster care. Finally, it offers recommendations for improving the system and maximizing positive outcomes. Topics featured in this brief include: Legal aspects of removal and placement of children in foster care. The effectiveness of prior efforts to reform foster care. The regulation and quality of foster homes. Support for youth aging out of the foster care system. Racial and ethnic disparities in the foster care system. Foster Care and the Best Interests of the Child is a must-have resource for policy makers and related professionals, graduate students, and researchers in child and school psychology, family studies, public health, social work, law/criminal justice, and sociology.
