SCHORMANS Ann Fudge, CONIEGA Marose, RENWICK Rebecca
Journal article citation:
Families in Society, 87(4), October 2006, pp.521-528.
Publisher:
The Alliance for Children and Families
Quality of life for children with developmental disabilities has recently received increasing attention. This qualitative study examines quality of life for children with developmental disabilities in care based on the perspectives of a small group of foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers. Placement stability is identified as a contributing factor to quality of life by using grounded theory methodology. Respondents expressed the importance of meeting the child’s needs; provision of a family environment; and supporting the parents to support the child. The implications for child welfare practice are briefly discussed.
Quality of life for children with developmental disabilities has recently received increasing attention. This qualitative study examines quality of life for children with developmental disabilities in care based on the perspectives of a small group of foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers. Placement stability is identified as a contributing factor to quality of life by using grounded theory methodology. Respondents expressed the importance of meeting the child’s needs; provision of a family environment; and supporting the parents to support the child. The implications for child welfare practice are briefly discussed.
Subject terms:
kinship care, looked after children, permanency planning, physical disabilities, placement, quality of life, adoptive parents, foster carers;
An annual report collating the social services statistical returns from local authorities in Wales. The report includes information on children, adults receiving services, people with physical, sensory of a learning disability, mental health services and staff directly employed by local authority social services departments.
(Edited publisher abstract)
An annual report collating the social services statistical returns from local authorities in Wales. The report includes information on children, adults receiving services, people with physical, sensory of a learning disability, mental health services and staff directly employed by local authority social services departments.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
looked after children, adoption, child protection, community care, learning disabilities, social services, social care staff, mental health problems, staff, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, care homes, residential care, foster carers, older people, social care professionals;
Comprehensive manual covering all aspects of child care and child protection. Includes sections on: adoption; assessment and planning; complaints and representations; day care and supportive services; death of a child or parent; disabled children; access to files; foster carers; guardians ad litem; juvenile justice; protection of children; registration and inspection; and wardship.
Comprehensive manual covering all aspects of child care and child protection. Includes sections on: adoption; assessment and planning; complaints and representations; day care and supportive services; death of a child or parent; disabled children; access to files; foster carers; guardians ad litem; juvenile justice; protection of children; registration and inspection; and wardship.
Subject terms:
inspection, looked after children, physical disabilities, planning, procedures, registration, social services, wardship, youth justice, access to information, adoption, assessment, case records, child care, child protection, children, Childrens Guardians, complaints, complaints procedures, day services, death, foster carers;