Foster Families, A Practical Understanding

Foster Families: A Practical Understanding provides an evidence-based and interdisciplinary introduction to family foster care. Combining scientific research with practical experience, it offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the principles, challenges, and everyday realities of foster care.Designed for foster families, practitioners, researchers, students, and policymakers, the book promotes informed decision-making and evidence-based practice while emphasizing that protecting children is a shared responsibility. More than a practical guide, it serves as a foundation for understanding and strengthening foster care systems.