Introduction
Identifying local authorities and children for exploring the costs of care
The development of unit costs for social care processes
Placement patterns, processes and costs
Children and costs
Need, cost, service and outcome
The relationship between cost and value : children's views of the value of services
The cost calculator for children's services
Conclusion: Cost calculations and their implications for policy and practice.
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Costs and consequences of placing children in care. ISBN 9781843102731. Published by Jessica Kingsley in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
