Costs and outcomes in children's social care : messages from research
By: Beecham, Jennifer.
Contributor(s): Sinclair, Ian.
Publisher: London JKP 2007Edition: 1st.Description: 143 p. : ill. (colour) ; 30 cm.ISBN: 1843104962.Subject(s): SERVICE PROVISION
| VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS | VOLUNTARY SECTORS | COSTS | RESEARCHSummary: Presents the findings of a set of original research studies, looking at services provided by the statutory, for-profit and voluntary sectors, examining the way they are delivered and how resources are distributed. Examines the cost of providing particular services, the extent to which they improve outcomes for children and the degree to which they can be considered cost-effective. Explores what changes can and should be made to improve efficiency, paying particular attention to the possible contributions of early intervention and better co-ordination. Draws from the research findings, key messages for practice for the use of resources and for future research in this area.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book | IHC Library | 230.1 BEE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W002745 |
Presents the findings of a set of original research studies, looking at services provided by the statutory, for-profit and voluntary sectors, examining the way they are delivered and how resources are distributed. Examines the cost of providing particular services, the extent to which they improve outcomes for children and the degree to which they can be considered cost-effective. Explores what changes can and should be made to improve efficiency, paying particular attention to the possible contributions of early intervention and better co-ordination. Draws from the research findings, key messages for practice for the use of resources and for future research in this area.
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