Meakings, Sarah, Ottaway, Heather, Coffey, Amanda ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Abstract
This paper reports on findings from the Wales Adoption study, which used a sequential, mixed method design to explore the early support needs and experiences of newly formed adoptive families. Ninety-six adoptive parents completed a questionnaire four months post-placement and sub sample of forty parents were interviewed in-depth five months thereafter. The main support needs of the families fell within five key domains: promoting children’s health and development, strengthening family relationships, fostering children’s identity, managing contact with significant others and financial and legal assistance. Whilst the age and developmental stage of the child placed for adoption often influenced the nature of the support required across the various domains, the need for some form of support in every family was universal. Most, however were not facing insurmountable difficulties. Arguably, many of the support needs identified could have been anticipated, as they illustrate the complexities of ‘normal’ adoptive family life. The implications for social work practice are discussed.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education) Psychology Law |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications (UK and US) |
ISSN: | 0308-5759 |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 11 December 2017 |
Date of Acceptance: | 11 December 2017 |
Last Modified: | 01 Dec 2023 17:04 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/107502 |
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