Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-245) and index.
Contents
Interviewing -- What you need to know before you begin interviews -- First contact : the do's and don'ts -- What you need to know about follow-up questions -- The individual interviews -- Screening for child predators -- Using health and reference information as a screening device -- Screening for (+) and ( -- ) parenting attitudes -- Applying the foster parent syndrome -- Understanding your legal obligations -- How to make recommendations to a supervisor -- Psychological assessment -- The power of the question : when to consult psychologists during the home study process -- Psychological consultations : when parents have mental health problems.