Adoption and fostering

This book explores what a sense of belonging-its components and state-means for the adopted children and those in care.

This is a book about children who have to grow up apart from their biological parents, the impact of this on their lives and on those who look after them, and how we can respond to the challenges this poses in order that they can grow and develop in healthy directions.

A practical, supportive book for adoptive parents, carers, teachers and other professionals who live and work with families and children whose happiness and behaviours are affected by attention difficulties and hyperactivity.

Published in 1999, this text explores the impact of access to child care records, specifically upon adults who grew up in the care of Barnardo's.

Published in 1999, this text explores the impact of access to child care records, specifically upon adults who grew up in the care of Barnardo's.

This fully revised and expanded edition considers the meaning of 'vulnerability' - a key concept in early intervention - and the relationship between vulnerability and the individual, communities and society.

This fully revised and expanded edition considers the meaning of 'vulnerability' - a key concept in early intervention - and the relationship between vulnerability and the individual, communities and society.

'Necessary and illuminating' Times Literary Supplement'A writer of genuine accomplishment' Good Book GuideA story of adoption and queer parenting from the award-winning author of The Spring of Kasper Meier, The Other Hoffmann Sister and An Honest ManI'm calling because we have a little boy, four weeks old, who needs a family.

From the presenter of ITV1's Long Lost Family and the bestselling author of One of the Family, comes a moving and honest book about Nicky Campbell's own search for his birth parents.

Discusses the issues related to race, class, and gender involved in adoption based on in-depth interviews with 22 adoptive mothers.

Many foster and adoptive parents lose hope when they experience challenging and oppositional child behaviors.

Few foster carers or adoptive parents realise the benefits that yoga and related mind/body approaches can unlock for them and their families.

Transnational surrogacy the creation of babies across borders has become big business.

'My Sweet Girl is like nothing else I've read.

Reginas Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope.

"e;[Bowen's] remarkable journey transforming Chinese orphanages .

When to tell, What to tell, and How to tellChildren who are adopted have predictable and often unspoken concerns about themselves and how they joined their families.

In this completely revised and updated edition of Raising Adopted Children, Lois Melina, editor of Adopted Child newsletter and the mother of two children by adoption, draws on the latest research in psychology, sociology, and medicine to guide parents through all stages of their child's development.

The Open Adoption Experience has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

The extraordinary true story that inspired an acclaimed film starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, Philomena, by Martin Sixsmith, is a gripping tale of heartache, hypocrisy and ultimately, redemption.

This groundbreaking and thought-provoking book puts the care experience at the centre of education history.

Detect and put a stop to child abuse!

Detect and put a stop to child abuse!

Rose Rockchild advocate, educator, and mother of ten-plus children, including comedian Chris Rockshares her heartfelt and no-nonsense advice on parentingUber-mom Rose Rock raised ten children and seventeen foster children.

A sensitive picture book to help ease the anxieties of foster children aged 4 to 10 entering placement.

The ideal first book for prospective adopters.

Therapeutic Residential Care For Children and Youth takes a fresh look at therapeutic residential care as a powerful intervention in working with the most troubled children who need intensive support.

Foster children are more likely than other children to be involved in risky activities online due to backgrounds of neglect and abuse, an absence of supportive adults, lower self-esteem, and greater exposure to drugs and alcohol.

Nurturing Attachments Training Resource is a complete group-work programme containing everything you need to run training and support sessions for adoptive parents and foster or kinship carers.

The Secret Heirs and A Forever Family Collection by Mills & Boon Including the titles:Secret Heirs: Baby BargainSecret Heirs: Billionaire's PleasureSecret Heirs: Royal AppointmentSecret Heirs: Baby ScandalSecret Heirs: His One Night ConsequenceSecret Heirs: Price of SuccessA Forever Family: His Unexpected FamilyA Forever Family: Their Miracle ChildA Forever Family: Falling For YouA Forever Family: Their Christmas DeliveryA Forever Family: Reunited by their BabyA Forever Family: Their Doorstep Delivery

Bundles of JoyHolidaying in Greece, Fran Myers is shocked to discover a tiny baby, swept away by a tornado.

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose.

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose.

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose.

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose.

PART 1 OF 3A family with a dark secret.

PART 2 OF 3A family with a dark secret.

PART 3 OF 3A family with a dark secret.

PART 3 OF 3Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass.

PART 2 OF 3Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass.

PART 1 OF 3Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass.

Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass.

PART 3 OF 3Little Jamey, 21/2 years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.

PART 2 OF 3Little Jamey, 21/2 years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.

PART 1 OF 3Little Jamey, 21/2 years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.

Little Jamey, 21/2 years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.

PART 1 OF 3After taking a few weeks off work, Casey is presented with a new foster child: 14-year-old Elise, whose Mum left her at just five years old.

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022Craig Bromfield was just 13 years old when Brian Clough, on a whim, took him and his older brother Aaron in.