Books published by CoramBAAF

This brightly illustrated bookk for young children helps to explain the diversity and ''difference'' of family groups and encourages an understanding and appreciation of same sex parents. Josh and Jaz Have Three Mums will be particularly useful for social workers, child care professionals, carers and adoptive parents when exploring the diversity of modern family life with young children. One of the rare children''s books to explore and discuss adoption by same sex parents.

Illustrated by Sarah Rawlings Specially written for children in adoptiona and foster care, this book tells the story of Nutmeg, a small red squirrel, and his young sister and brother who go to live with a new family when their mother is unable to look after them. It offers a practical way for children to understand some of the very painful memories they have of their early life and may help to dispel feelings of guilt and responsibility which are experienced by many children in the care syste. Illustrated in full colour. Ages

Vera Fahlberg''s publications have shaped child care with their authoritative and penetrating observations. This new volume is no exception and is an essential reference and resource book for professionals working with children in the care system and the standard textbook for social work students. Topics covered include: attachment and bonding, child development, separation and loss, minimising the trauma of moves, case planning, behaviour problems and direct work with children.