Team Parenting for Children in Foster Care

Jeanette Caw used to be the Head of Therapy for Core Assets. She now works for Rethink Mental Illness as their Associate Director of Psychological Therapies and has a small private practice in Sheffield as a therapist and supervisor. She is a qualified social worker and clinical supervisor, as well as a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist with training in Systemic Practice and management training. Judy Sebba is the Director of the Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education - a collaboration between the University of Oxford Department of Education and the Core Assets Group.Core Assets is a leading international provider of children's services. The group operates in over 10 countries around the world, working with local communities to make a positive difference for children and families.

• Introduction. 1. Contextual Factors Influencing the Rise of Team Parenting. 2. The Emergence of Team Parenting - Definitions And Practice. 3. Key Features of Team Parenting. 4. Therapeutic Interventions in Team Parenting: Consultation with Foster Carers. 5. Therapeutic Interventions in Team Parenting: Team Parenting Meetings. 6. Therapeutic Interventions in Team Parenting: Joint Carer/Child Work. 7. Support for Foster Carers In Team Parenting. 8. The Contribution of Education And Mentoring In Team Parenting. 9. Further Developments In Team Parenting. 10. Conclusion - Where Next? References. Appendix. Index.

I was thrilled to read Team Parenting for Children in Foster Care, which shows such a clear understanding of how the provision for vulnerable and traumatised looked after children and young people can be improved. It recognises the importance of an integrated approach with the young person at the centre, supported by a group of carers and professionals working together collaboratively to ensure their needs are met in a coherent and seamless manner. This wonderful book is essential reading for anyone committed to the healing and recovery of looked after children and young people.Congratulations Jeanette and Judy for writing a book that demonstrates such strong commitment to reflective practice and love of these beautiful young people.