Adoption & Pflegekinder

Today Rosie Rudey has had enough!

"Rosie, put your coat on, it's cold

Many people say being a parent is the toughest job there is. John DeGarmo, foster and

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a useful introduction to the most

This innovative book brings together a wide range of therapeutic approaches, techniques

For children growing up in foster care, the role of their birth parents is an important

A Practical Guide to Fostering Law is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements

A child's capacity to cope with adversity and 'stand on their own two feet' is seen as

Featuring a spectrum of families from diverse backgrounds, this book reveals the joys and

This book centralizes the importance of using culturally relevant models within health

Callum Kindly is a kind and caring boy, who lives alone with his mum. That is until Katie

All children need love, but for troubled children, a loving home is not always enough.

Help your little one unlock their inner courage!

Riley the Brave is the

Written for busy foster carers and adoptive parents, this book provides a concise

'Our book about trauma features buzzy bees stuck in your tummy, yes, and also science and

Kinship care – the care of children by grandparents, other relatives or friends – is a

Conventional parenting is not adequate to address the needs of children whose emotional

How do you create an adoption portfolio that will show prospective birth families why you

Adoption is a big step which can change the whole dynamics of the family. It is crucial

In a deep dark forest, Little Coyote grows up with a tough gang of big strong coyotes.

Charley Chatty likes to talk. Charley talks so much that her mouth gets dry but there's

Meet Chelsea - a young girl who was adopted. Chelsea invites you to learn about adoption

Stories and storytelling help children to develop emotional literacy, make sense of their

This book offers a thorough examination and discussion of the evidence on attachment, its

A guide for professionals with responsibilities for looked after children and young

Presenting the findings of a three-year study, Pregnancy and Parenthood explores the

Children who are cared for in an out of home placement are in need of support and

How can we help heal children who have been abused or neglected?

Late intervention often means that young people on the autism spectrum appear to act on

William Wobbly is having a very bad day. He didn't want to go to school and when he got

Healing the Hidden Hurts: Transforming Attachment and Trauma Theory into Effective

Sharon Shoesmith was Director of Children's Services for Haringey in 2007 at the time of

Just because children have been fostered or adopted, it doesn't mean they can't grow up to

Quality Matters in Children's Services brings together authoritative research to explore

When I am ready, I need you to talk to me and help me understand my

Meet Lucie - she is a rambunctious, inquisitive, seven-year-old girl who was adopted!

Helping vulnerable children and young people to build protective behaviours is the key to

Children today grow up in an increasingly volatile, complex and uncertain world. Theirs is

"Every child's way of being can open doors to wisdom, compassion, and human connection. We

· What is trauma?
· How does it affect children?
· How can adults

Packed full of great ideas for fun games and activities, this book encourages positive

How can professionals work together with foster carers to create stable and therapeutic

Hi - I'm Max, and I'm adopted.

You may not know this but many famous

Most adopted children and their families will, sooner or later, encounter the challenges

Based on a hugely successful US model, the Seven Core Issues in Adoption is the first

· What are attachment difficulties?
· How do they affect children?
· How

A burgeoning evidence base supports that arts, play and other creative therapies have

Virtually all literature about birth parents of adopted children has focused on mothers.

Adopted children who have experienced loss, abuse or neglect need additional support for