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Babies and young children in care

by Harriet Ward, Harriet Ward, Chris Dearden, Harriet Ward, Emily Munro

ChildrenDevelopmentInfantsInstitutional careChildren, health and hygieneChild welfareFoster home careFoster children

When babies and very young children are placed in care, they may experience several different placements before their second birthday. Exploring the life pathways of young children before, during and after being looked after, this work examines why babies are placed in care and what causes their placement disruptions.

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Book data: Open Library