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  • Textbook
  • Jan 1994

Focus on Families

Family Centres in Action

Authors:

  1. Christine Stones
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Part of the book series: Practical Social Work Series (PSWS)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. The Family

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 1-18

  3. The Evolution of Family Centres

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 19-28

  4. Models and Philosophies

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 29-51

  5. Processes, Services and Resources

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 52-73

  6. Approaches and Methods in a Family Centre

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 74-101

  7. A Child Perspective

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 102-116

  8. Partnership with Parents

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 117-132

  9. Management Issues (I)

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 133-143

  10. Management Issues (II)

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 144-158

  11. Issues and Challenges for Family Centres

    • Christine Stones
    Pages 159-177

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 178-193
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About this book

Enshrined in the Children Act, family centres are increasingly evident in statutory and voluntary child care services. The authors identify factors which have influenced the evolution of family centres and consider the context in which they seek to operate. Different classificatory systems are explored and a new typology is presented. An integrated model of family centres is propounded which recognises the multiple, interconnected factors which must be addressed when considering the health and development of children and families. Processes, services, approaches and methods are examined and central issues are addressed including a child perspective, partnership with parents, gender and race.
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