The NSPCC recently conducted a large-scale two-year evaluation study with families in difficulty, to explore the content and effectiveness of family support services.
Looking at the services from all stakeholder perspectives children, parents, staff Ruth Gardner presents the findings of the study and asks to what extent specific problems such as parental stress, vulnerability, isolation and child behaviour were resolved over six months of interventions including group work, parent training and volunteer home visiting.
Using the voices of all the stakeholders, Supporting Families reviews the national policy for family support since the inception of social services departments and, through best practice and policy recommendations, points the way forward to more inclusive provision.
Bringing together NSPCC research with key practice-based solutions, Ruth Gardner's timely study is required reading for everyone working to prevent child harm.
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The NSPCC recently conducted a large-scale two-year evaluation study with families in difficulty, to explore the content and effectiveness of family support services.
Looking at the services from all stakeholder perspectives children, parents, staff Ruth Gardner presents the findings of the study and asks to what extent specific problems such as parental stress, vulnerability, isolation and child behaviour were resolved over six months of interventions including group work, parent training and volunteer home visiting.
Using the voices of all the stakeholders, Supporting Families reviews the national policy for family support since the inception of social services departments and, through best practice and policy recommendations, points the way forward to more inclusive provision.
Bringing together NSPCC research with key practice-based solutions, Ruth Gardner's timely study is required reading for everyone working to prevent child harm.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2002 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | December 2002 |
Authors | R. Gardner |
Dimensions | 237 x 157 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 192 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-471-49970-1 |
Barcode | 9780471499701 |
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LSN | 0-471-49970-6 |