Books, booklets & multimedia

Special Guardianship: What it is and what it mean

	Price: £3.95	BAAF (2007) ISBN 978 1 905664 21 4

What is a Special Guardian? How is being looked after by a Special Guardian different to being adopted or in permanent foster care? Who can be a Special Guardian and how are they chosen? These and many other questions surrounding special guardianship are covered in this practical booklet for children and young people. It includes examples of different situations where special guardianship has been used to offer permanence for looked after children and contains details of organisations which provide help and advice for young people.

Special Guardianship: What it is and what it means is part of BAAF’s children’s guides series which is designed to provide easily accessible information on a variety of topics that children who are looked after, fostered or adopted need to know about. Attractively designed and with full colour photographs and illustrations, the guides are ideal for adults to read with children, to explain what are difficult concepts and complex processes. Many of them are interactive and will help children understand their status as well as enhance self-esteem.