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Family centred group care practice Concept and implementation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Frank Ainsworth and
Richard W. Small
Frank Ainsworth
Affiliation:
Children's Studies, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Campus, Perth, W.A. and Albert E. Trieschman Center, Needham, MA. 02192
Richard W. Small
Affiliation:
Walker School, Needham, MA. 02192
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Abstract

This article cites the international research evidence that supports family centred group care practice. A working definition, the key assumption and an orientation to group care and family work compatible with family centred group care practice is then articulated. This is followed by a set of practice guidelines and identification of the key characteristics of family centred group care agencies.

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Children Australia , Volume 19 , Issue 4 , 1994, pp. 22 - 24
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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