For social work practitioners and students, Goodyer (social work, London South Bank U., UK) offers a child-centered approach to foster care in the UK that argues against thinking about children only from a psychological perspective and proposes placing their views, rights, and needs at the forefront. She explains the theory behind working in partnership with children, key research studies, and the traditional knowledge base of fostering; children's views about fostering systems, carers, and moving into and living in a foster home; and understanding the theory in practice in the areas of communication and support, including new technologies; best practices from the UK and elsewhere; participation in decision-making; and selecting carers. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)