Fostering Mixed Race Children

Everyday Experiences of Foster Care

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology
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Author: Fiona Peters ISBN: 9781137541840
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: January 13, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Fiona Peters
ISBN: 9781137541840
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: January 13, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

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.

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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.

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