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11	Exploring the causal factors of foster placement breakdowns Booysen, Sandra 30 November 2006 (has links) During the researcher's work with looked after children for the past four years, it became clear that adolescent placements were much more likely to break down than others. Although there is some literature about foster placement breakdowns, the researcher did not really get an answer as to the causes of adolescent placement breakdowns. This study therefore explores causal factors of adolescent placement breakdowns as seen by foster carers, adolescents and professionals. It is evident from this study that there are no easy answers. Although the adolescent, as much as any other child, craves to belong, to be listened to and be respected, it seems that it is not always possible for foster carers to put this into practice, given the challenging behaviour that adolescents often display. Recommendations are based on relevant literature and the empirical study, in the hope that it might be useful to those with an interest in this field. / Social Work / M.Diac. (Play Therapy) 362.7330835 Foster home care Foster children Teenagers -- Counseling of Children -- Institutional care Social work with teenagers Social work with youth Adolescent psychotherapy Recreational therapy for teenagers Play therapy Attachment behavior in adolescence Foster children -- Family relationships Loss (Psychology) in adolescence Bereavement in adolescence Adolescent psychology