Examines the findings of a study evaluating the practice of an adoption reunion registry in British Columbia. Suggests that active searches often result in reunions that are experienced positively by the vast majority of both adoptees and birth parents. Highlights some of the key issues that are important for consideration in the development of…

Examines some of the conditions needed for developing quality relations between social workers and foster carers in the realm of practical organization and in terms of individual qualities such as reliability, honesty, empathy and warmth. Looks at how social services and social work departments, in voluntary and statutory sectors, organize their…

Describes an initiative by one District Resource Team to involve birth parents in ongoing training for approved foster caregivers. The objective was to enhance carers' sensitivity to birth parents' feelings and difficulties, and their ability to empathize with parents. Highlights the current trend in social work decision making toward involving…

Compares the characteristics of current foster carers with those of earlier years and assesses the impact on turnover and recruitment of the financial and professional support carers receive. Indicates that financial reward and the support infrastructure that links social workers and foster carer groups play an important part in attracting and…