Supporting Young Children's Participation in Child Welfare: European Perspectives - Paperback

by Wendy Eerdekens (Contribution by), Eva Heirbaut (Contribution by), Inger Sofie Dahlø Husby (Contribution by)

How do we better involve young children in the decision-making of their own social care? This book, developed from the Erasmus+ funded PANDA project, explores the development of knowledge and resources to educate and support social workers in their collaboration with children aged 12 and under.

Featuring real-life practice vignettes, reflective questions and evidence-informed implications for practice - plus free additional resources on the PANDA project website - the book provides valuable insights that combine the work of academic and professional practice from a European perspective.

With contributions from authors in Belgium, Northern Ireland, Norway and Spain, this essential resource empowers practitioners and policy makers to promote the participation rights of young children in decision-making processes and to help children find their voice in challenging times.

Author Biography

Karen Winter is Professor of Children's Social Care at the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen's University Belfast.

Gillian Ruch is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex.