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Just For Awhile - Couverture souple

Connelly, Virginia

 
9780595448098: Just For Awhile
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595448097 ISBN 13 : 9780595448098
Editeur : iUniverse, 2007

Synopsis

This book should be required reading for all social workers and families involved in foster care, and for all professionals who work with children. Judith Parrish, Social WorkerThis is the true story of a boy placed in foster care while his mother was in prison. It is also the story of his foster mother and family, and the impact he was to have on their lives. During the first months in his new foster home, Billy's angry and erratic behavior made even this experienced mother and teacher question her decision to open her home to a child in need. However, as the child began to bond with his new family, they discovered in themselves a deeper caring than they could have ever imagined.At times hilarious, at times sad and deeply moving, this story is a must for anyone who has ever considered fostering or adopting a child.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book should be required reading for all social workers and families involved in foster care, and for all professionals who work with children. Judith Parrish, Social WorkerThis is the true story of a boy placed in foster care while his mother was in prison. It is also the story of his foster mother and family, and the impact he was to have on their lives. During the first months in his new foster home, Billy's angry and erratic behavior made even this experienced mother and teacher question her decision to open her home to a child in need. However, as the child began to bond with his new family, they discovered in themselves a deeper caring than they could have ever imagined.At times hilarious, at times sad and deeply moving, this story is a must for anyone who has ever considered fostering or adopting a child.

Biographie de l'auteur

Virginia Connelly has worked as a teacher, a Parent Educator, and as a migrant child advocate. She currently works with at-risk youth. Virginia lives in Carmel, California.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595448097
ISBN 13 
9780595448098
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
106
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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