“The editors of this book have assembled an impressive array ofwell-known authors from various countries.” (Journal ofChildren’s Services, November 2007)
“…of value for policy makers and administratorsresponsible for service and support of families.” (Int JnlAdolescent Med Health, Vol.15, No.4, 2003)
“…a worthwhile collection of papers.”(Children and Society, Vol.18 2004)
The delivery of effective family support is a key global child welfare issue, yet there is little consensus on what constitutes family support or what the best ways are to evaluate it.
Evaluating Family Support: Thinking Internationally, Thinking Critically offers a full review of the conceptual and operational problems involved in this complex and topical field.
Ilan Katz and John Pinkerton have brought together a team of experienced child care policy analysts and evaluators to present the current state of critical thinking alongside detailed international case studies. The chapters offer revealing glimpses into the nature of family support across the world, as well as an overview of the challenges facing both practitioners and researchers.
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The delivery of effective family support is a key global child welfare issue, yet there is little consensus on what constitutes family support or what the best ways are to evaluate it.
Evaluating Family Support: Thinking Internationally, Thinking Critically offers a full review of the conceptual and operational problems involved in this complex and topical field.
Ilan Katz and John Pinkerton have brought together a team of experienced child care policy analysts and evaluators to present the current state of critical thinking alongside detailed international case studies. The chapters offer revealing glimpses into the nature of family support across the world, as well as an overview of the challenges facing both practitioners and researchers.
About the Author
Ilan Katz is the editor of Evaluating Family Support: Thinking Internationally, Thinking Critically , published by Wiley.
John Pinkerton is the editor of Evaluating Family Support: Thinking Internationally, Thinking Critically , published by Wiley.
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