Publications - Pathways through fostering
7070 - Pathways Through Fostering - Complete Set
This complete set of the Pathways Through Fostering will give foster carers the practical advice and information they need on six key topics:
- Safer Caring
- Behaviour
- Health
- Education
- Contact
- Attachment
Face to face and online training is also available on each of these topics.
Pack contains 6 different publications.
Member £70.00 / Non-member £140.00
7071 - Pathways Through Fostering - Multipack 1
To enable fostering services to provide copies of Pathways through Fostering to all their foster carers we are offing this multi-buy option with a saving of almost £700.
The pack contains 25 copies each of:
- Safer Caring
- Behaviour
- Health
- Education
- Contact
- Attachment
Face to face and online training is also available on each of these topics.
Member £1500.00 / Non-member £3000.00
7072 - Pathways Through Fostering - Multipack 2
To enable fostering services to provide copies of Pathways through Fostering to all their foster carers we are offing this multi-buy option with a saving of almost £1600.
The pack contains 50 copies each of:
- Safer Caring
- Behaviour
- Health
- Education
- Contact
- Attachment
Face to face and online training is also available on each of these topics.
Member £2775.00 / Non-member £5550.00
7067 - Safer Caring by Jacky Slade
With over 100,000 copies sold since the first edition was published in 1995, this title now forms part of the Pathways series. Its straightforward approach to creating an environment in which everyone can feel protected is an essential tool that has already benefited thousands of foster carers.
Sample pages available
Chapters include:
1. Know where you're coming from
2. Abusive past care and what it means for carers
3. 'What about us?' - sons and daughters of carers
4. Positive foster caring
5. Family policies
6. Mobiles, messaging and the internet
7. Record Keeping
8. Preparation for placements
9. Three steps along the way...
10. Last words
Appendix 1. Terminology
Appendix 2. Further reading and resources
Appendix 3. Have you got what it takes to foster? Questions for new and existing carers
Appendix 4. 'We need a placement for Stephen...' placement checklist
A4 88 pages
ISBN 1 897869 01 0
Last published: 2006
Member £12.00 / Non-member £24.00
7065 - Health by Sharon White
This user-friendly guide explores how foster carers can help promote the physical, mental and emotional health of those they care for. It explores the issues surrounding medical responsibility and signposts organisations that can offer further support.
Chapters include:
1. The health of fostered children and young people
2. Assessing the health needs of looked-after children
3. Mental health and emotional wellbeing
4. Sexual health
5. Substance use and misuse
6. Healthy eating and physical activity
7. Medication and treatment of illness
8. Treating minor ailments
9. Conclusion
Appendix 1. Further resources
Appendix 2. References
Appendix 3. The training, support and development standards for foster care
A4 96 pages
ISBN 1 897869 54 1
Last published: 2009
Member £15.00 / Non-member £30.00
7062 - Contact by Jacky Slade
This book explores the issues and responsibilities involved in contact, and looks at how foster families can overcome the challenges it can pose.
Sample pages available
Chapters include:
1. Setting the scene
2. Contact in context
3. The point of contact
4. The best laid plans
5. Some theoretical considerations
6. Perspectives
7. He’s my brother
8. Expect trouble, but don’t stop
9. I just expected to be the driver…
10. And finally…
Appendix 1. References
Appendix 2. Further reading and resources
Appendix 3. The training, support and development standards for foster care
A4 124 pages
ISBN 1 897869 51 7
Last published: 2008
Member £15.00 / Non-member £30.00
7066 - Behaviour by Jane Butler
Encourages foster carers to explore the behaviours they find 'challenging' and looks at ways to address such behaviour productively. It also enables foster carers to understand the causes of challenging behaviour, and work towards positive outcomes for all.
Chapters include:
1. Learning behaviour through experience
2. What’s going on inside?
3. You and your family
4. Part of a team
5. From birth to four years old
6. From five to 11 years old
7. From 12 to 18 years old
8. Understanding behaviour: some real-life stories
9. conclusion
Appendix 1: further resources
Appendix 2: references
Appendix 3: the training, support and development standards for foster care
A4 112 pages
ISBN 1 897869 55 X
Last published: 2009
Member £15.00 / Non-member £30.00
7064 - Education by Anne Collis
Offers an easy-to-understand overview of the education system, as well as practical advice on dealing with schools, helping with homework, and providing encouragement.
Sample pages available
Chapters include:
1. Your role
2. Getting the most out of school
3. Focus on the basics
4. Using systems to promote success
5. Exams
6. 16 and still learning
7. How to learn
8. Links to learning
9. Help!
10. Conclusion
Appendix 1. Checklists
Appendix 2. Further resources
Appendix 3. References
Appendix 4. The Training, support and development standards for foster care
A4 116 pages
ISBN 1 897869 53 3
Last published: 2008
Member £15.00 / Non-member £30.00
7063 - Attachment by Anne Collins
This book de-mystifies the research surrounding attachment and offers practical advice on implementing its findings.
Sample pages available
Chapters include:
1. Who cares about attachment?
2. Key concepts, phrases and ideas in attachment theory
3. Categorising attachment
4. Fostering and attachment
5. What works
6. Practical steps
7. I’m not a super-hero!
8. Attachment and other topics
9. Conclusion
Appendix 1. Research tests for attachment categories
Appendix 2. Further reading and resources
Appendix 3. References
Appendix 4. The training, support and development standards for foster care
A4 104 pages
ISBN 1 897869 52 5
Last published: 2008
Member £15.00 / Non-member £30.00
7061 - Pathways Through Fostering: Training Guide
Programme of training courses to enable trainers to deliver the six Pathways Through Fostering courses.
Member £75.00 / Non-member £150.00