Matching children with families is a complex an difficult task. It involves knowing the child's needs not only in the present but how they will grow up and develop. All children require a holistic and comprehensive assessment that identifies their emotional, cognitive, physical an social needs including various aspects of their identity such as ethnicity, language and religion. This practice note sets out the principles and practices of profiling children in a way that meets required standards and ultimately gives children the families they need.
Matching children with families is a complex an difficult task. It involves knowing the child's needs not only in the present but how they will grow up and develop. All children require a holistic and comprehensive assessment that identifies their emotional, cognitive, physical an social needs including various aspects of their identity such as ethnicity, language and religion. This practice note sets out the principles and practices of profiling children in a way that meets required standards and ultimately gives children the families they need.
Subject terms:
looked after children, open adoption, personality, physical disabilities, siblings, adopted children, adoption, assessment, babies, behaviour, children, childrens rights, cultural identity, family relations, ethics;
Examines contemporary developments in the scientific understanding of genetics and the ways in which these are transforming possible relations between humans and the world around them. The book aims to encourage readers to critically examine social issues that relate to genetic science . The focus is mainly on human genetics exploring those developments which are seen as most significant in terms of public perceptions, social impact or public policy. Contents include: 'good' genes and 'bad' genes, a historical perspective; genetics and behaviour; antenatal screening and testing; the human genome project, gene therapy and pharmogenetics; cloning; bioethics; the future of genetic research and development.
Examines contemporary developments in the scientific understanding of genetics and the ways in which these are transforming possible relations between humans and the world around them. The book aims to encourage readers to critically examine social issues that relate to genetic science . The focus is mainly on human genetics exploring those developments which are seen as most significant in terms of public perceptions, social impact or public policy. Contents include: 'good' genes and 'bad' genes, a historical perspective; genetics and behaviour; antenatal screening and testing; the human genome project, gene therapy and pharmogenetics; cloning; bioethics; the future of genetic research and development.
Subject terms:
homosexuality, human rights, intervention, physical disabilities, pregnancy, research ethics, screening, sociology, statistical methods, behaviour, birth parents, confidentiality, diagnostic tests, family relations, ethics, genetics;