Fostering Mixed Race Children

Author : Fiona Peters
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137541849
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fostering Mixed Race Children written by Fiona Peters and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-13 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ‘mixed race’ classification is known to be a factor of disadvantage in children’s social care and this fastest growing population is more likely than any other ethnic group to experience care admission. How does knowledge of ‘mixedness’ underpin policy and practice? How, when and why is the classification ‘mixed’ a disadvantage? Through narrative interviews with children currently in foster care, Fostering Mixed Race Children examines the impact of care processes on children’s everyday experiences. Peters shows how the ‘mixed race’ classification affects care admission, including both short and long term fostering and care leaving, and shapes the experiences of children in often adverse ways. The book moves away from the psychologising of ‘mixedness’ towards a much-needed sociological analysis of ‘mixedness’ and ‘mixing’ at the intersection of foster care processes. This book will be of interest to academics and practitioners working with families and children. Peters presents a child-centred narrative focus and offers unique insights into a complex area.

Author : Great Britain. Community Relations Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fostering Black Children written by Great Britain. Community Relations Commission and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Audrey Davis-Sivasothy
Publisher : SAJA Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0984518428
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair written by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy and published by SAJA Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts

Author : Kerry Ann Rockquemore
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
ISBN 13 : 0759114544
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Raising Biracial Children written by Kerry Ann Rockquemore and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the multiracial population in the United States continues to rise, new models for our understanding of mixed-race children and how their conception of racial identity must be developed. A wide divide between academics who research biracial identity, and the everyday world of parents and practitioners who raise and deal with mixed-race children exists. This book aims to fill this gap by providing an extensive synthesis of the existing research in the field, as well as a model for better understanding the unique process of racial identity development for mixed-race children. Raising Biracial Children provides parents, educators, social workers, and anyone interested in multiracial issues with an accessible framework for understanding healthy mixed-race identity development and to translate those findings into practical care-giving strategies.

Author : Penny J. Rhodes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Racial Matching in Fostering written by Penny J. Rhodes and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is essentially and ethnographic case study of one London borough's response to the changing ideas about the placement of black children in substitute family care away from the old colour-blind approach towards an acceptance of the importance of 'racial' and cultural identity and the desirability of 'matched' placements. This change had two consequences; first, a need to recruit more black families and, second, a commitment to providing a 'more ethnically sensitive service'. This study looks at how new policy was developed and implemented and, in particular, how 'good' practice of the past came to be regarded as malpractice in the present and the tensions and conflicts which ensued. The recruitment and selection procedure for new foster parents is viewed as an interactive process in which applicants are active participants rather than simply passive objects.

Author : Ivor Gaber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In the Best Interests of the Child written by Ivor Gaber and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past decade this issue has provided a potent symbol for those who have argued that transracial adoption represents a form of 'genocide'. White people, it has been claimed, were 'stealing' black babies and many sought to ban the practice.

Author : Tina G. Patel
Publisher : Russell House Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mixed-up Kids? written by Tina G. Patel and published by Russell House Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2009 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing upon the reflective narratives of individuals who were transracially adopted as children, and upon the relevant literature and research, this book will challenge and help anyone in social work, adoption and fostering, education, youth work and youth justice."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Valerie I. Harrison
Publisher : Temple University Press
ISBN 13 : 143991995X
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do Right by Me written by Valerie I. Harrison and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, Katie D’Angelo and Valerie Harrison engaged in conversations about race and racism. However, when Katie and her husband, who are white, adopted Gabriel, a biracial child, Katie’s conversations with Val, who is black, were no longer theoretical and academic. The stakes grew from the two friends trying to understand each other’s perspectives to a mother navigating, with input from her friend, how to equip a child with the tools that will best serve him as he grows up in a white family. Through lively and intimate back-and-forth exchanges, the authors share information, research, and resources that orient parents and other community members to the ways race and racism will affect a black child’s life—and despite that, how to raise and nurture healthy and happy children. These friendly dialogues about guarding a child’s confidence and nurturing positive racial identity form the basis for Do Right by Me. Harrison and D’Angelo share information on transracial adoption, understanding racism, developing a child’s positive racial identity, racial disparities in healthcare and education, and the violence of racism. Do Right by Me also is a story about friendship and kindness, and how both can be effective in the fight for a more just and equitable society.

Author : Theresa Cameron
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781591940982
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foster Care Odyssey written by Theresa Cameron and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abondoned by her teenage mother in 1954 to a overwhelmingly white charity organization so begins Theresa's life as a 'ward of the state' of New York. She shares the heartbreaking struggle to survive in a foster care system where children's welfare often seemed the lowest priority.

Author : Well-Being Publishing
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456644327
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All the Colors of Love written by Well-Being Publishing and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive Deep into the Radiant Spectrum of Family Love In a world of increasing diversity, what does it mean to raise a child with a rich, multiracial heritage? "All the Colors of Love" opens up a treasure trove of wisdom, empathy, and practical strategies for those at the heart of nurturing the next generation in a racially conscious world. This insightful guide illuminates the path for parents, guardians, and educators alike, determined to celebrate the vibrancy of mixed heritage while effectively countering the challenges posed by societal perceptions of race and identity. Embark on a journey from the roots of the multiracial experience, exploring the history and language that color our understanding of race. Learn how to deftly navigate the societal categories that your child will encounter, and craft a family narrative that honors each strand in your child's tapestry of heritage. Focus on fostering a positive racial identity through cultural traditions, and empower your child with role models and affirmations that embrace their complete self. With each chapter, you will gain the confidence to engage in meaningful conversations about race, teaching your children resilience in the face of ignorance or prejudice. Equip yourself with the tools to advocate for your child in schools and communities, ensuring they're not just seen but celebrated for their full spectrum of identity. Join a chorus of voices advocating for acceptance and understanding as you connect with support networks tailored for the unique dynamics of multiracial families. As your child grows, the book doesn't just grow with them but evolves, addressing the unique complexities of teenage self-exploration and the journey towards adulthood. "All the Colors of Love" doesn't just offer you strategies; it offers a lifeline to self-care for the entire family, ensuring that your vibrant home fosters mental and emotional health for a brighter collective future. With comprehensive resources and heartfelt acknowledgments, this book is more than a guide--it's a compass for the heart, a manifesto of love in multi-chromatic splendor, and a testament to the power of embracing each and every color of love in a world learning to appreciate its full palette.