Publisher's Synopsis
The World of Foster Care is an international reference book describing the role and structure of foster family care systems in 21 countries. - - Each chapter covers a particular country and is written by a local expert. Chapters closely parallel each other in the information they provide: jurisdiction, history and origins, administration and organisation, foster children and parents, financial support for foster parents, major problems and trends, role of the national foster parent organisation and research. - - The book has been endorsed by the International Foster Care Organization (IFCO).
