Leaving care : throughcare and aftercare in Scotland /

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Author / Creator:	Dixon, Jo, 1967-
Imprint:	London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005.
Description:	1 online resource (191 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Youth -- Services for -- Scotland. Youth -- Institutional care -- Scotland. Youth -- Deinstitutionalization -- Scotland. Social work with youth -- Scotland. Social work with youth. Youth -- Deinstitutionalization. Youth -- Institutional care. Youth -- Services for. Scotland. Electronic books. Electronic book.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11144025

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Other authors / contributors:	Stein, Mike.
ISBN:	1846422426 9781846422423 1843102021 9781843102021 1280538120 9781280538124
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-184) and indexes. Print version record.
Summary:	How can social workers and agencies best support young people as they make the transition from care to independent living? This authoritative study explores the successes and failures of care services for young people, identifying factors that hinder effective transition from care and the types of support that help to promote positive life choices. Analysing current policy and drawing on the findings of past research, the authors explore the experiences of young people leaving the care of three very different Scottish local authorities to demonstrate how support works in practice. They address.
Other form:	Print version: Dixon, Jo, 1967- Leaving care. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005 1843102021

Table of Contents:

Introduction and background
Throughcare and aftercare service in three authorities
The young people and their experiences of care
Throughcare : preparation for leaving care
Moving on from care : the leaving care experience and early post-care destinations
Supporting young people : aftercare
Working together : inter-agency planning and professional support
What makes a difference? : outcomes for young people leaving care : the follow-up study
Conclusion : developing throughcare and aftercare services.

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