This series of texts have been written to support busy social workers studying for post-qualifying awards. They are practical in their approach and link directly to the national occupational standards and the GSCC requirements for post-qualifying social work education in Social Work.<BR><BR>Advanced Social Work with Children and Families<BR><BR>Qualified child and family social workers need to be aware of the latest developments in work with children, young people and their families and also update their skills and knowledge about what constitutes best practice. This book provides a solid framework for social workers interested in updating their knowledge about current policy, research and practice developments and is specifically aimed at those undertaking Post-Qualifying training at Specialist, Higher Specialist and Advanced levels.<BR><BR>The content is focused on consolidating practice, practice teaching and assessing qualifying students, as well as the more skills-based aspects of practice, including effective communication skills with looked after children, best practice in fostering and adoption work and working with families with multiple problems.<BR><BR>A range of perspectives on social work with children and families is given in this text including contributions from academics, service users and clients, as well as practising social workers themselves