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Free family content: Sleep stories and meditations from Calm.com

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124743
Calm.
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Material Type
Online
Audio
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Corporate Author
Calm
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Abstract
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audio
URLs
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Meditations for pregnancy (Enhanced Audio Version)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111894
Ross, Adrianne (Script and Voice), Rubin, Wendy (Flute), Samardziski, Goran (Sound Recorded by), Mate, Rae (Cover Art). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2011.
URL
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/BodyScan.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/HealingMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/MindfulnessMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/LovingKindnessMeditation.mp3
Material Type
Online
Guided meditations for pregnancy are accompanied by soothing flute music to promote relaxation, healing, inner strength, and opening the heart. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and the newborn period.; *; Contents:; - Guided Body Scan helps to deeply relax the whole body and awaken healing ener…
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URL
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/BodyScan.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/HealingMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/MindfulnessMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/LovingKindnessMeditation.mp3
Author
Ross, Adrianne (Script and Voice)
Rubin, Wendy (Flute)
Samardziski, Goran (Sound Recorded by)
Mate, Rae (Cover Art)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2011
Subject
Meditation
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Relaxation
Abstract
Guided meditations for pregnancy are accompanied by soothing flute music to promote relaxation, healing, inner strength, and opening the heart. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and the newborn period.
*
Contents:
- Guided Body Scan helps to deeply relax the whole body and awaken healing energies for mother and child, bringing together body, mind and heart.
- Mindfulness Meditation aids in reconnecting with inner strengths and releasing negative or limiting beliefs.
- Healing Meditation is suitable for any kind of health difficulty in pregnancy: physical, mental, and emotional, in the present or the past. By welcoming compassion, calmness, and guidance inner healing can take place.
- Loving-kindness Meditation opens the heart with compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, and love.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Images
URLs
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Caring for your colicky baby: Advice for parents & caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112373
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Images
URLs
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Toddler's first steps: A best chance guide to parenting to parenting your 6-to-36 month-old child

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124166
HealthLinkBC , 2022.
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Material Type
Website
Online
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encount…
  1 url  
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Publisher
HealthLinkBC
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Pregnancy
Toddlers
Parenting
Child Health - Diet/Nutrition
Child Development
Childcare
Abstract
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care. You will also find information on where to find additional resources to support you and your family.
Language
English
Chinese
French
Arabic
Farsi (Persian)
Punjabi
Spanish
Tagalog
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Autopsy information for parents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113853
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW020_AutopsyInformationforParents.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
CW020
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW020_AutopsyInformationforParents.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF, 4 p.
Subject
Death and Dying
Autopsy
Notes
CW020
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
CW020
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Information for parents about Synagis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112009
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
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URLs
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Head injury: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111679
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1001_HeadInjury_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1001
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1001_HeadInjury_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Head Injury-Coping
Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1001
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URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112259
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
Images
URLs
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Grandparents raising grandchildren: A legal guide

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111380
Parent Support Services Society of BC, University of Victoria School of Social Work. [Victoria, BC?]: Parent Support Services Society of BC; University of Victoria School of Social Work , 2014.
URL
www.parentsupportbc.ca/for-grandparents/
Material Type
Online
This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the; province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It prov…
  1 url  
URL
www.parentsupportbc.ca/for-grandparents/
Corporate Author
Parent Support Services Society of BC
University of Victoria School of Social Work
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Parent Support Services Society of BC; University of Victoria School of Social Work
Publication Date
2014
Subject
Parenting Grandchildren
Legal Works
Abstract
This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the
province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It provides legal information, useful tips and also lists community resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112260
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
Images
URLs
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Caring for a child with fever: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112333
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Fever
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
Images
URLs
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124819
Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124820
Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110810
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
Images
URLs
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Caring for your child with croup: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112334
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
Images
URLs
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Going home with your baby : Information for new parents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122874
Maternal Newborn Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF: 20 p.
Subject
Infants
Abstract
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.
This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
Images
URLs
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112261
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95P_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-P
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95P_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-P
Images
URLs
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After your child's IUD insertion: Information for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125241
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. BC Children's Hospital , 2023.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-IUD-instructions.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
How to care for your child at home, after your child gets an intrauterine device (IUD). Includes when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-IUD-instructions.pdf
Corporate Author
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Contraceptive Devices
Abstract
How to care for your child at home, after your child gets an intrauterine device (IUD). Includes when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Seizure associated with fever - caring for your child: Advice for parents and families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106229
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Seizure Disorders-Children
Fever
Abstract
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
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URLs
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Broken promises: Parents speak about BC's Child Welfare System

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110458
Bennett, Darcie, Sadrehashemi, Lobat. [Vancouver?]: Pivot Legan Society , 2008.
URL
http://www.pivotlegal.org/broken_promises
Material Type
Online
This report examines whether child protection practices are living up to the principles set out in the CFCSA – the foundation of B.C.’s child protection system. This report looks at the child welfare system from a number of perspectives, including those of service providers, social workers, and law…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.pivotlegal.org/broken_promises
Author
Bennett, Darcie
Sadrehashemi, Lobat
Place of Publication
[Vancouver?]
Publisher
Pivot Legan Society
Publication Date
2008
Subject
Health Care Delivery Systems
Abstract
This report examines whether child protection practices are living up to the principles set out in the CFCSA – the foundation of B.C.’s child protection system. This report looks at the child welfare system from a number of perspectives, including those of service providers, social workers, and lawyers representing parents in child protection cases.
ISBN
978-0-973644555
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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