Introduction
Who was looked after? The children's characteristics
Who was looked after? The children's families, wishes and behaviour
Groups of children and their chance of permanence
Admissions and discharges
The children and their different paths in care
Going home and leaving care : the case studies
Placements : how they are used
Placements : how one leads to another
Children based in care
Children and outcomes
Placements and outcomes
Carers, homes and outcomes
Teams and outcomes
Councils and outcomes
An overview.
The pursuit of permanence : a study of the English child care system. ISBN 9781843105954. Published by Jessica Kingsley in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.