Children who have endured emotional and physical atrocities, failed reunifications, and myriad losses associated with multiple moves in the foster care system not only present unique challenges to their adoptive families, but also impact greater society in significant ways. Integrating social, psychological, and sociopolitical issues, "Adopting The Hurt Child" explains how trauma and interruptions affect these children's normal development and often severely undermine their capacity to function in a loving family and society.
Written in a non-technical style accessible to a diverse audience, "Adopting The Hurt Child" brings to light grim truths, but also real hope that children who have been hurt -- and often hurt others -- can be healed and brought back into life by the adoptive and foster parents, therapists, teachers, social workers, and others whose lives intersect with theirs.
ISBN: 9781576830949
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: NAVPRESS - published N/A
Format: Hardback