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<p><i>About the Authors vii</i></p> <p><i>Preface ix</i></p> <p><i>Acknowledgements xi</i></p> <p>1 Introduction: Childcare and Protection –a Public Health Approach 1</p> <p>2 Overview of the CARE Programme – the First Year of Life 12</p> <p>3 The Index of Need 31</p> <p>4 The Emotional Development of Infants and Their Parents 54</p> <p>5 Observation of Parent-infant Interaction 70</p> <p>6 Caseload Management 89</p> <p>7 How to Help Parents in the Best Interests of the Child 97</p> <p>8 Child Protection 113</p> <p>9 Case Illustrations of the CARE Package 121</p> <p>10 Evaluation of the CARE Programme 134</p> <p>11 Conclusion – the Cost-effectiveness of Community Nurse Home Visiting 149</p> <p>Appendix 1: ‘Looking at Your Needs’ Booklet for Midwives 157</p> <p>Appendix 2: ‘Looking at Your Needs’ Booklet for Health Visitors 163</p> <p>Appendix 3: Form A 169</p> <p>Appendix 4: Form B 175</p> <p>Appendix 5: Form C 185</p> <p><i>References 199</i></p> <p><i>Index 213</i></p>

"…a timely book…after reading this, I believe it helps inform the debate on how to improve outcomes for children." (<i>Children Now,</i> April 2007)

<b>Jo Douglas</b> is a child clinical psychologist and was Head of Psychology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. She is the author of seven books, including <i>Toddler Troubles</i> published by Wiley in 2002. <p><b>Kevin Browne</b> is Professor of Forensic and Family Psychology at Birmingham University. He has edited two Wiley books, and was one of Child Abuse Review's founding editors.</p> <p><b>Catherine Hamilton</b> is a lecturer in Applied Psychology at the University of Birmingham. She is co-editor of <i>Early Prediction and Prevention of Child Abuse</i>, which was published by Wiley.</p>

<a id="JACKET_COPY" name="JACKET_COPY">This book describes a method of assessment and intervention for infants and their families entitled the Child Assessment Rating and Evaluation (CARE) programme. The aim of the programme is the early prediction and prevention of problems for child health, development and protection.</a> <p>All aspects of the programme are discussed in full, including assessing the emotional development of infants and their parents, observation of parent-infant interaction and child protection issues. The evidence-based research behind the programme is discussed and a detailed evaluation of the programme’s effectiveness is provided. This practical volume also includes:</p> <ul> <li>assessment tools and guidelines on how to use them (including the Index of Need)</li> <li>guidance on working with parents</li> <li>detailed case illustrations</li> <li>tips on managing workloads</li> <li>advice on caseload management</li> <li>discussion of the cost effectiveness of home visiting.</li> </ul> <p><i>A Community Health Approach to the Assessment of Infants and their Parents</i> aims to inform policy and practice. It is an invaluable tool for all primary care health workers, including health visitors, social workers and paediatricians.</p>

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