Animal magic using the health and social care standards for looked after children

The article advocates taking a positive, proactive approach to having animals and pets in the lives of looked after children. Links are made with the new Health and Social Care Standards. The life enhancing difference that animals can make for some looked after children in promoting their self-estee...

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Main Author: Mary Morris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CELCIS 2018-11-01
Series:Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care
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