Social Work in Child Care

Social Work with Children and Families, edited by Martin Davies, is an authoritative guide to the complex field of social work focused on children and families. The book provides a clear framework for understanding how policy, law, research, and theory shape the decisions social workers make in practice. By mapping the field comprehensively, it equips students, educators, and practitioners with the knowledge and insight to navigate the challenges of working with vulnerable children and families.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Focuses on four core areas: family support work, child protection, adoption and fostering, and residential child care.
• Practical Insights: Highlights the everyday challenges faced by social workers and how their decisions impact the lives of children and families.
• Policy and Law Integration: Explains how legislation and policy frameworks influence practice and decision-making.
• Research and Theory Application: Demonstrates how social work theory and evidence-based research inform interventions.
• Life-Enhancing Practice: Emphasizes the significant positive impact skilled social workers can have on vulnerable populations.
• Authoritative Guidance: Edited by Martin Davies, a leading expert in child and family social work, ensuring credibility and practical relevance.