Making sense of child and family assessment : how to interpret children's needs /

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Helm, Duncan, 1970-
Imprint:London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.
Description:1 online resource (223 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Best practice in working with children series
Best practice in working with children series.
Subject:Social work with children.
Problem children -- Evaluation.
Dysfunctional families -- Evaluation.
Child welfare.
Child Welfare.
Child Abuse.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
Child welfare.
Dysfunctional families -- Evaluation.
Problem children -- Evaluation.
Social work with children.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11244771
Hidden Bibliographic Details
ISBN:9780857002983
0857002988
9781843109235
1843109239
Digital file characteristics:text file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Print version record.
Summary:The application of assessment frameworks hinges on human qualities and skills which are naturally prone to bias and inconsistency. "Making Sense of Child and Family Assessment" aims to support workers in analysing and making sense of the information gathered, and increasing accuracy and empathy in assessing the needs and risks for vulnerable children and young people. This book offers best practice guidance on how to analyse information gathered during the assessment of children and young people and their families. Good assessments take time and need to be appropriately resourced. A.
Other form:Print version: Helm, Duncan, 1970- Making sense of child and family assessment. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010 9781843109235