Paperback. Supporting the birth relatives of adopted children is a new area of social work practice and the research published in Helping Birth Families is the first to systematically explore it. A truly innovative study, it allows the voices of birth relatives in compulsory adoption proceedings to be heard and offers implications for practice. Drawn from data collected from eight agencies providing independent support, as well as interviews with 73 birth relatives, it explores and evaluates the support given - or denied - to birth parents of children adopted through the care system. Explores and evaluates the support offered to birth parents of adopted children. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Helping Birth Families (Paperback)
Publisher: CoramBAAF, London
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1905664958
ISBN 13: 9781905664955
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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This fascinating research study explores and evaluates the growing area of adoption support of birth families where a child has been adopted. Based on data collected from eight agencies providing support services to birth relatives, and on interviews with 73 birth relatives with recent experience of losing a child to adoption, it explores how support is experienced by both the parents and workers involved. The study looks at take-up rates of support, birth relatives views on the adoption process and support services, and the costs of support services, along with the impact of such services on birth families psychological well-being and ability to cope with the adoption. Importantly, the study also sets out implications for practice, with practical advice to agencies about how to provide a more effective service. This is a key text for all social workers, managers and policy makers concerned with support for birth parents.

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