Julie Shaw is a lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. She recently completed her PhD in Criminology and Social Policy at Leeds Metropolitan University, undertaking research into why looked after children in residential children's homes come to the attention of the youth justice system. Julie has previously worked as Court Liaison Officer for a Youth Offending Team and as a probation officer for a community sentences team. Nick Frost is Professor of Social Work (Children, childhood and families), at the Faculty of Health, Leeds Metropolitan University. He has researched in the fields of child welfare, family support, children in care and integrated working. Nick worked in local authority social work for 15 years before commencing his academic career.
Introduction 1. Supporting children and young people at home. 2. Who is in
care and where do they live? 3. Living in Foster Care 4. Living in a
children's home. 5. Being adopted.6. Leaving care.7. Being in care - a
global experience. 8. Promoting positive outcomes for children and young
people in care.9. What future for looked after children and young people?
