Working with Children and Adolescents in Residential Care

Focusing on a strengths-based approach, this book is designed for professionals working with children and adolescents in residential care. It provides practical strategies to enhance the lives of youth in such settings, highlighting their strengths from assessment to discharge. Key topics include effective youth care principles, personal philosophy, positive youth development, teamwork, and crisis management. By emphasizing the perspectives and actions of young people, it guides readers in delivering tailored services that foster positive outcomes.