Forty years of research, policy and practice in children's services - Nick Axford

Founded in 1963, Dartington Social Research Unit conductsscientific research into child development within the context ofchildren?s services with a view to informing interventions forchildren in need. Originating from a festschrift to celebrate thework of Roger Bullock, one of Dartington?s first researchers and aFellow of the Centre for Social Policy, this book from aprestigious author team examines developments in children?sservices over the past forty years, providing a context for futurepolicy making. Ten key areas are covered including foster care andfamily support, while two overview chapters explore ?40 years ofSocial Research? and ?Gaps in the Knowledge and Future Challenges?.