Family Support: Prevention, Early Intervention and Early Help is a pivotal resource for anyone involved in child welfare and safeguarding. This comprehensive text delves into the evolving landscape of family support, emphasizing the significance of preventative social work with children and young people. Readers will explore contemporary discussions surrounding family support, early intervention strategies, and the critical role of early help initiatives. Crafted from in-depth research and the authors' practical experiences, this book ensures the topics covered resonate with real-world applications in family welfare.

The book is structured into three informative parts: Part I provides a historical overview and contextual understanding of family support; Part II presents various effective practice approaches; and Part III examines the future of family support work. Throughout, you will find practical 'think points' and real-world case studies designed to encourage reflection and application of the material. Additionally, the guide to useful resources serves as a valuable tool for professionals in the field.

Ideal for students at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, policymakers, practitioners, and academics, Family Support is an essential companion for exploring current debates in child welfare. Order today and empower your understanding of family support systems!

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ISBN: 9780745672601
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 192

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745672601
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 192


Description:
Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need.Underpinning the book is an analysis of how family support is changing, having moved from ˜prevention™ through to contemporary debates about ˜family support™, ˜early intervention™ and ˜early help™. The authors draw on their own practice experiences to ensure the discussion remains highly relevant to everyday realities.The book consists of three parts: Part I examines the history and context of family support; Part II outlines a number of practice approaches to family support; and Part III suggests how family support work can be further developed. The book provides ˜think points™ and case studies to support the reader in reflecting on the material presented and how this can be best applied, as well as including a guide to useful resources. Family Support will be a welcome companion for anyone involved in child welfare and safeguarding services, including students at undergraduate and post-graduate level, practitioners, policy makers and academics.