Joining New Families A Study of Adoption and

Joining New Families is based on a research study which followed 61 children who were placed, between 5 and 9 years old, with adoptive or permanent foster families. Most of the children had previously been maltreated. The study focused on the problems and strengths that these children brought to their new families; how the new families coped; and the factors associated with the placements becoming stable and secure. The authors provide a detailed presentation of the findings from this unique study and highlight the implications for policy and practice. Key factors examined include * the children s pre-placement experiences * the quality of preparatory work with the children and families * the characteristics of the new parents and their parenting style * the children s emotional and behavioural difficulties * the development of relationships within the new family * the type and quality of post-placement support Presenting new information and recommendations for future placements, Joining New Families is a valuable resource for anyone involved in establishing permanent placements for older children.

David Quinton is the author of Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood, published by Wiley.

Alan Rushton is a Director of Dialog Consultants, a consultancy specialising in distribution, logistics and supply chain management. He was formally the Director of Graduate Programmes at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CILT (UK).

Cherilyn Dance is the author of Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood, published by Wiley.

Deborah Mayes is the author of Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood, published by Wiley.

About the Authors

vii

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Series Preface

ix

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Preface

xi

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Acknowledgements

xiii

1. Background and Research Issues

1

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2. Aims, Design, Sampling and Methodology

24

(11)

3. Outcomes After One Year in Placement

35

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4. The Children's Backgrounds, Health and Behaviour

42

(17)

5. New Family Characteristics and Placement Arrangements

59

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6. Preparation of the Child

76

(17)

7. Pre-placement Work with New Families

93

(11)

8. The Children's Adjustment at Home

104

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9. The Development of New Relationships

124

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10. The Children in School

139

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11. New Parents' Experiences: Stresses and Supports, Crises and Disruptions

153

(15)

12. Post-placement Social Work Support

168

(21)

13. Parenting Approaches and Responses

189

(15)

14. Predicting Placement Stability

204

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15. Implications for Practice, Policy, Management and the Law

226

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Appendix A. The Expression of Feelings Questionnaire (EFQ)

244

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Appendix B. Placement sequences according to reason for first admission

248

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List of Figures

250

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List of Tables

252

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References

255

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Index

262

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Joining New Families A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle Childhood

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