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Foster carers find that every placement is different and with each placement there are if different issues that need to be addressed whether it is a new foster carer welcoming their placement or a more experienced carer dealing with the disruption of a placement. All foster carers need information and support to cope with these issues.

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Publications and resources from the Fostering Network

Dealing With a Fostering Breakdown: information for foster carers
Publisher: The Fostering Network
Date: 1996
This booklet looks at how to anticipate a breakdown before it occurs, and at managing the process so that, even if it cannot be prevented, the end of the placement is less traumatic.
Code: 2065
Price: £2 members, £4 non-members
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Pathways Through Fostering: Attachment
Author: Anne Collis
Publisher: The Fostering Network
Date: 2008
This book de-mystifies the research surrounding attachment and offers practical advice on implementing its findings.
Code: 7063
Price: £15 members, £30 non-members
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Record Keeping: information for foster carers
Publisher: The Fostering Network
Date: 2002
Explains why it is so important for carers to keep detailed records abut children or young people in their care.
Code: 2162
Price: £2 members, £4 non-members
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Reviews and Meetings About Children and Young People
Publisher: The Fostering Network
Date: 1998
A guide to different meetings: what they are for and how they are run.
Code: 2027
Price: £2 members, £4 non-members
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The Social Worker's Visit
Publisher: The Fostering Network
Booklet to give information for foster carers about the social worker's visit.
Code: 2012
Price: £2 members, £4 non-members
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Welcoming the Fostered Child
Publisher: The Fostering Network
Date: 1997
Booklet to give information for foster carers about welcoming the fostered child into their home.
Code: 2166
Price: £2 members, £4 non-members
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