Books, booklets and multimedia

Preparing to adopt DVD/video
Devised by Pat Beesley, Barbara Hutchinson, Ian Millar and Sushila de Sousa (BAAF, September 2006)
Price: £47.00 (£40.00 + £7.00 VAT)
This new edition of BAAF’s established and highly respected training programme sets out a comprehensive approach to preparing adopters. It has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the legislative requirements for both procedure and practice in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and reflect the Adoption and Children Act 2002. This VHS video/interactive DVD contains interviews with adopters about preparation, introductions, placement and contact.

Attachment for foster care and adoption DVD/video
by Gillian Schofield and Mary Beek (BAAF, June 2006)
Price: £58.75 (incl. VAT)
This DVD/video explains core attachment concepts and looks at different dimensions of parenting and their developmental benefits for children. The emphasis is on the positive impact that foster and adoptive parenting can have on even the most troubled children, and the expert commentary throughout helps to make connections between attachment theory and the detail of the daily care of children that can promote security and resilience. Comprehensive guidelines accompany the DVD/video to help explain the material and its significance.

Bridget's taking a long time CD Rom
by Bridget Betts and Nicky Ball (Information Plus, 2004)
Price: £34.00 (+£5.95 VAT)
This CD-ROM contains an interactive story for children aged 5 to 12 dealing with adoption issues from the point of view of children in an adopting family.

Just a member of the family
by Bridget Betts (BAAF, September 2005)
Price: £40.00 + £7.50 VAT
This is the first film about adoption from a birth child´s point of view. It features a number of children talking candidly about how they prepared and were prepared for a child joining their family. Guidelines and suggested questions accompany the film. Available in video and DVD.

Finding a way through - Therapeutic caring for children
Kate Cairns in conversation with John Simmonds (Produced by DVE Productions for BAAF , April 2003)
Price: £30.00 (+ £5.25 VAT)

This compelling film reflects on and analyses some of the tasks and challenges involved in the day-to-day parenting of children who have experienced abuse and trauma. Available in both DVD and video format

My Life Story CD Rom
by Bridget Betts and Afshan Ahmad (Information Plus, 2003)
Price: £69.95(£59.53 + £10.42 VAT)
Reduced from £229
My Life Story is designed to meet the same needs as traditional life story materials but the big difference is in using an approach children understand and don't find threatening.

Parenting a child who has been sexually abused
Jayne Hellett and John Simmonds (BAAF , April 2003)
Prices:
Training Programme: £14.95 plus (+ £2.61 VAT)
DVD - 90 minutes: £50.00 (+ £8.75 VAT)
This skills development training programme has been developed for caregivers who have children in placement who have been sexually abused.

Preparing to Adopt - Training pack
Devised by Pat Beesley, Barbara Hutchinson, Ian Millar and Sushila de Sousa
Written by Eileen Fursland (BAAF, September 2006)
This new edition of BAAF’s established and highly respected training programme sets out a comprehensive approach to preparing adopters. It has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the legislative requirements for both procedure and practice in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and reflect the Adoption and Children Act 2002. The Trainer’s Guide includes imaginative exercises and reference to further reading as well as a CD-ROM containing presentations and handouts.
Trainer’s Guide: £35.00
Applicant’s Workbook: £23.00 (£20.00 + £3.50 VAT)
DVD/Video: £47.00 (£40.00 + £7.00 VAT)

SpeakEasy CD Rom
by Bridget Betts (Information Plus, 2004)
Price: £64.00 (+£11.20 VAT)
This CD-ROM provides an exciting and engaging way for children to express their thoughts and feelings about being in care, and provides a novel way for children to participate in their reviews.