TY - JOUR
AU - McGowan, Julie
AB - Book Reviews 205 Assessing the Support Needs of Adopted Children and their Families: Building Secure New Lives, Liza Bingley Miller and Arnon Bentovim, London, Routledge, 2007, pp. vii þ 146, ISBN 978 0 415 40945 2, £16.99 The book explicitly aims to consider how effective support can enable adoptive families to respond to their children’s developmental needs, deal with stress and prevent placement breakdown. In consultation with a range of experts, clini- cians and practitioners as well as adopted children and their families, the book provides a comprehensive review of the use of the Department of Health Assessment Framework (Department of Health, 2000a) as a model to assess the support needs of adopted children and their families. The book covers the main themes of adoption and practice guidance in relation to the Assessment Framework; guidance on evidence-based practice approaches to assessment; a model for analysis and planning support and interventions that can promote the well-being of adopted children. The clear legislative and policy context of the book, along with practical advice, case examples and pointers for practice, renders this an invaluable resource for students, social workers and managers. It is particularly useful for those unfamiliar with Adoption and Special 
TI - Assessing the Support Needs of Adopted Children and their Families: Building Secure New Lives, Liza Bingley Miller and Arnon Bentovim, London, Routledge, 2007, pp. vii  146, ISBN 978 0 415 40945 2, 16.99
JF - The British Journal of Social Work
DO - 10.1093/bjsw/bcm166
DA - 2008-01-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/oxford-university-press/assessing-the-support-needs-of-adopted-children-and-their-families-dbGBvB0Ona
SP - 205
EP - 206
VL - 38
IS - 1
DP - DeepDyve
ER -