Children Looked After in England – Reflections on the Past, Present and Future
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Published:2015-12
Issue:4
Volume:40
Page:304-309
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ISSN:1035-0772
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Container-title:Children Australia
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Children Australia
Abstract
This paper explores the debates surrounding out-of-home care for children who are unable to live with their birth parents and become looked after by the state in England. The historical context for the provision of out-of-home care is considered. Themes, including the use of residential care, foster care, adoption and placements of children from Black and minority ethnic children, are identified. These themes are re-examined in light of the current political and policy context, including the impact of globalisation. The paper concludes some reflections on future trends.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Sociology and Political Science,Developmental and Educational Psychology,Health (social science)
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