The neglected transition : building a relational home for children entering foster care / Monique B. Mitchell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mitchell, Monique B., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foster children.

Foster home care.

Child welfare.

Social work with children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In The Neglected Transition, Monique B. Mitchell explores children's experiences of loss and ambiguity as they transition into foster care, as well as the questions they ask during this critical life transition. By joining children on this courageous and meaningful journey, readers will discover an illuminating, inspirational path of healing.

Contents:

Cover

The Neglected Transition

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Why? What? Where? Who? How? When?

1. WHY Do I Have to Leave?

2. WHAT Is Foster Care?

3. WHERE Are You Taking Me?

4. WHO Are These People?

5. How About ME?

6. WHEN Can I Go Home?

7. Building a Relational Home for Children's Experiences of Loss, Ambiguity, and Trauma in Foster Care

Appendix A: A Value Model of C.A.R.E.: A Blueprint for Building a Relational Home

Appendix B: A Phenomenological Journey: Philosophical and Methodological Considerations

Appendix C: The Neglected Transition: C.A.R.E. Checklist

Appendix D: Healing Affirmations for Children and Youth in Foster Care

References

Figure Credits.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-937119-9

0-19-937118-0

OCLC:

953456362