achieving permanence for older children and youth in foster

Achieving Permanence for Older Children and Youth in Foster

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Adoption for Troubled Children: Prevention and Repair of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powers, Douglas F., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Experienced staff members from a children's residential center describe the special preparation needed to insure the successful adoption of older troubled children. Written with enormous compassion and understanding, Adoption for Troubled Children addresses the special problems encountered in the adoption of older children and demonstrates the need for synchronized efforts between and among individuals and agencies to better prepare the youngsters and families for stable and permanent adoptions. Focusing on the best interests of these troubled and troubling children, the authors provide case descriptions, historical background, and even the words of adoptable children to make a convincing appeal for more thorough and effective prevention and resolution of the problems incurred in older child adoptions.

Zachary's New Home: A Story for Foster and Adopted Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blomquist, Geraldine Molettiere / Blomquist, Paul B. / Lemieux, Margo, PUBLISHER: Magination Press, Children in foster care and adopted children often suffer painful separations from their families for reasons that they may not understand. They are often very confused, angry, and sad. This comforting story describes what happens to Zachary the kitten who is taken from his home when his mother is no longer able to care for him. Children will follow Zachary as he first enters foster care and is subsequently adopted by a loving family of geese. Zachary's story will help foster and adopted children -- and the adults who care for them -- cope with their many losses and feel both happier about their present and more optimistic about their future.

Moscow Theatres for Young People: A Cultural History of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van De Water, Manon, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, "Moscow Theatres for Young People "shows how the totalitarian ideology of the Soviet period shaped the practices of Soviet theatre for youth, as exemplified by the two oldest theatres for children and youth in Moscow: the Central Children's Theatre/RAMT and the Moscow Tiuz. Weaving together politics, economics, pedagogy, and aesthetics the author paints a vivid picture of the theatrical developments in Soviet/Russian theatre for young people from its inception in up to the new millennium, revealing the complex intersections between theatre and its socio-historical conditions.

Children and Teens Afraid to Eat: Helping Youth in Todays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berg, Frances M., PUBLISHER: Healthy Weight Publishing Network, Documenting the overwhelming physical and mental effects of the pressure to be thin, this book examines the way weight obsession destroys America's youth. It describes four major weight and eating problems--eating disorders, dysfunctional eating, size prejudice, and overweight--and shows healthy ways to change. A valuable resource for parents, teachers, and health professionals, it explains new ways to nurture children and prevent weight problems.

Perspectives in Professional Child and Youth Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beker, Jerome / Anglin, James P. / Denholm, Carey J., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Here are the information, ideas, and inspiration that will help child care workers in their daily struggle to provide better care for children, youth, and families. Perspectives in Professional Child and Youth Care is a much-needed sourcebook of readings on the current state of the art of professional child and youth care in North America. Some of the leading practitioners, academicians, researchers, and administrators provide a "child care perspective," writing about what they--on the front lines--perceive as the most pressing issues and significant topics in the field today, including the nature of child and youth care, current issues in education and training, therapeutic program issues, key support functions in child and youth programs, the changing work environment and new roles, and developing professionalism in the field of child and youth care. This enormously insightful book will be valuable for use in academic courses and training workshops, as well as for individual child and youth care professionals and practitioners from related disciplines.

Design Standards for Children's Environments

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ruth, Linda Cain, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, Designing spaces for children requires specialized information--and this A-to-Z resource has it all, from data on scale to suppliers of furnishings and fixturesThe first--and only--stand-alone resource for facilities for children; indispensable for architects, interior designers, and facilities managersCovers residential interiors, schools, playgrounds, and other facilities

Faith Works for Junior High: Scripture- And Tradition-Based

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Calderone-Stewart, Lisa-Marie / Stamschror, Robert P., PUBLISHER: Saint Mary's Press, Making faith work for young people is a constant challenge. Faith Works for Junior High and Faith Works for Senior High offer fresh and lively activities and strategies that make faith come alive for youth. Each book contains twelve one-hour sessions that put young people in touch with important faith topics. In Faith Works for Junior High, younger adolescents explore topics such as God's word from the Old Testament, the person of Jesus, apostles then and now, and the mystery of the Trinity. In Faith Works for Senior High, older youth address topics such as scriptural wisdom, prophecy, and the Second Vatican Council. These sessions contain attention grabbers, learning experiences, service projects, prayer services, and suggested snacks that relate to the topic. Reproducible handouts are designed to enhance understanding of major concepts, and a handy index of the session activities makes each activity easy to use in a variety of youth ministry settings.

DK Ewd Rocks & Minerals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bingham, Caroline / DK Publishing / Dorling Kindersley Publishing, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Offering a new level of information through powerful visuals, the Eye Wonder reference series was specially developed for children ready for first books about the natural world. Full-color photography is matched with clearly written text to build a foundation for advanced exploration, helping show children a stunning view of the world. Where Eyewitness books target an older age group, the Eye Wonder series is packed with age-appropriate text and pictures that help younger children learn. Eye Wonder Forest goes deep into the woods to reveal the animal and plant life found within, and Eye Wonder Rocks and Minerals introduces geologic elements to budding scientists.

Foster Family Care: Theory and Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Judith A., PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, This book is authored by Judith Martin, co-author of the classic child welfare text with Dr. Alfred Kadushin. The book describes the process of carrying out one of the core child welfare services for families: foster family care. Taking an in-depth look at this service, "Foster Family Care" moves the reader from the experiences of children and their parents as they first enter care, through the process of settling in and confronting the problems that led to the need for placement, to an assessment of the outcomes of care and its consequences for the growing child. The book offers a thorough review of current literature on foster family care and a critical perspective on this service. A central theme is the concept of quality service delivery; the perspective draws heavily on attachment theory and on practice principles embedded in the concept of permanency planning. For social workers, psychologists, or practitioners in related fields.

Diseases of the Liver & Biliary System in Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kelly, Deirdre A., PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, The editor is affiliated with The Birmingham Childrens Hospital, UK; the 21 contributors are from the UK, except for a few from the US and Canada. Eighteen chapters are arranged in sections on assessment; the neonate; acute disease; older children; metabolic liver disease; management of chronic disease; the liver and other organs; surgical management; and transplantation. Coverage is wide, including such aspects as the psychology of parents of children on transplant waiting lists to the genetic disturbances of bilirubin and bile salt transport in the neonate.

The Search for Rational Drug Control

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zimring, Franklin E. / Hawkins, Gordon, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book presents a comprehensive examination of the drug control policy process in the United States. How are policy choices identified, debated and selected? How are the consequences of governmental policy measured and evaluated? How, if at all, do we learn from our mistakes? Zimring and Hawkins present different ways of understanding American drug policy and provide a foundation for an improved policy process. They argue that protection of children and youth should shape policy toward illicit crime, with attention to the fact that youth protection objectives may limit the effectiveness of some drug controls.

Jamie's Way: Stories for Worship and Family Devotion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harriss, Susan C., PUBLISHER: Cowley Publications, These twenty stories are for parents, teachers, and clergy who seek contemporary material to share with children. Based on New Testament passages, these lively parables help children ask their own questions about God, prayer, and the Christian life. The reading levels for this volume advance from age four through age fourteen, and each story concludes with discussion questions and prayers. Harriss also provides a valuable introduction to faith development in children.

Children Act, Local Authority Duties to Older Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: S Gore, PUBLISHER: Jordans Publishing Limited, NA

Hopes and Dreams: An IEP Guide for Parents of Children with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lentz, Kirby, PUBLISHER: Autism Asperger Publishing Company, This is the book parents have been waiting for With an emphasis on preparation and collaboration, this practical resource shows parents step-by-step how to become truly active members of the IEP team, thereby achieving their child's and family's hopes and dreams. The reader-friendly text and accompanying worksheets help you develop the best possible education program for the individual child. While geared toward parents, Hopes and Dreams is also recommended for educators to help them see parents? perspective. Complimentary CD included containing all the worksheets allows you to customize the information, truly making it work for you

Run, Elijah!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nystrom, Carolyn / Dahl, Sharon, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, Through this wonderfully readable and delightfully-illustrated series, children will see the characters of the Bible come to life before their eyes. And more than that, they will come to understand the plans and purposes God had for His people many years ago and how He still cares and provides for His children today.

A Coursebook on Language Disorders in Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hegde, M. N. / Hedge, M. N., PUBLISHER: Singular Publishing Group, This is a coursebook written for courses on children's language disorders, their assesement and treatment. It is written for introductory courses on language disorders in children. It is based on several books including textbooks and journal articles on language disorders in children. The emphasis in on descriptive and clinical perspective. The coursebook makes it easier for instructors to expand the basic information provided here by including complex issues and theoretical perspectives.

Chiropractic Care of Special Populations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mootz, Robert D. / Bowers, Linda J., PUBLISHER: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Chiropractors provide care to male and female patients of all ages. Often there are special adjustment and management considerations for patients at different stages of the lifespan. This volume examines chiropractic care for selected populations of patients -- infants, children, women, and older adults. This book will familiarize chiropractors with these patients' special needs and with the conditions that commonly affect them. It also provides optimal treatment techniques.

A Fruitful Vine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bender, Carrie, PUBLISHER: Herald Press, Miriam is 40 and alone for the first time in her life. A single woman in an Amish community where marriage and children are the expectation for every woman. After seeing her aged parents through their final illnesses, Miriam is now finally ready to begin her own life. But is it too late for the husband and children she longs for?

More Than Movement for Fit to Frail Older Adults: Creative

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fisher, Pauline Postiloff, PUBLISHER: Health Professions Press, The return of spring and warmer weather will undoubtedly prompt a return to a more active lifestyle for all of us, and older adults are no exception. This means activity directors will be looking for fun and creative ways to take advantage of this renewed interest level. Health Professions Press offers many options for activity personnel looking to create innovative programs. More than Movement for Fit to Frail Older Adults: Creative Activities for the Body, Mind, and Spirit, by Pauline Postiloff Fisher, is a great motivator for all older adults. It combines a variety of activities to customize any activity program (see recent reviews below). "More than Movement for Fit to Frail Older Adults is truly an excellent resource tool for anyone working with adults in any type of activities setting....It is filled with ideas for stimulating creativity, motivating body movement, and fostering a sense of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being....All activities are easily implemented, and you'll use it over and over again " -- Creative Forecasting "Fisher is to be complimented on her ability to articulate instructions for complex body movement in a clear, easy-to-read manner....(the book's) scope may help enrich art therapy programs for older adults". -- American Journal of Art Therapy

Youth Cultures, Language, and Literacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wortham, Stanton, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Drawing upon international research, Review of Research in Education, Volume 35 examines the interplay between youth cultures and educational practices. Although the articles describe youth practices across a range of settings, a central theme is how gender, class, race, and national identity mediate both adult perceptions of youth and youths' experiences of schooling.

Scholastic Children's Thesaurus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bollard, John K. / Reed, Mike, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Reference, This groundbreaking thesaurus for children ages 9 to 13 goes beyond the competition by defining each headword and synonym and then providing example sentences for each. Over 500 headwords, synonyms, and an extensive cross-referencing index are presented in a contemporary, full-color, user-friendly design.

Parenting Teens

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Narramore, Bruce / Lewis, Vern C., PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, A practical guide for helping parents and children through the dependent-independent struggles of children growing up and moving out on their own.

Grandparenting with Love and Logic: Practical Solutions to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fay, Jim / Cline M. D., Foster W., PUBLISHER: Love & Logic Press, The rewards of loving and fulfilling relationships with grandchildren and great-grand-children.

Special Children's Outreach and Prehospital Education

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adirim, Terry, PUBLISHER: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Special Children's Outreach and Prehospital Education (SCOPE) is a program designed to help EMS providers care for children with special health care needs. SCOPE is divided into 3 sections: Diseases/Conditions, Special Technologies, and Advanced Practices.

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