The story of the Dutch girl who became known as 'the mother of Malawi' for her work with the country's orphans. Having an abusive marriage and the turmoil of divorce, Annie Chikhwaza married a poor African pastor and went to Malawi to start an orphanage. Today she has nearly 200…
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"An inspiring story of one womans survival and her part in Gods work in Africa Annie Chikhwaza grew up in Holland. In struggling to come to terms with her abuse as a child, she tried to commit suicide but was dramatically converted through the ministry of Brother Andrew. She the…
Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, this book breaks new ground by relating the personal histories of child care pioneers to wider policy and practice developments.
This book looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, the book relates personal histories to wider developments and makes importan…
"Numerous books have been written about Victorian child care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child care and welfare giants. In this book, Bob Holman, a champion for children in his own right, looks at the lives of six inspirational in…
This book looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children over the course of the 20th century. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, the book relates personal histories to w…
An 8-year old boy holding a knife to his younger brother's throat. Three small children who watch their older sister jump out of a twenty-third story window, following their mother's orders. Two boys whose mother believes they are all victims of a hex laid on them by her ex-husb…
"THIS TIME WE'RE AIMING FOR FOREVER ... "When a runaway teen surfaced at Molly Creighton's tavern, Daniel Devaney's job as a child advocate forced him to investigate ... and to confront his tumultuous past with Molly. Though a tragic loss had shattered their relationship four ye…
When a runaway teen surfaced at Molly Creighton's tavern, Daniel Devaney's job as a child advocate forced him to investigate ... and to confront his tumultuous past with Molly.
Continuing her efforts to make social service and mental health systems more responsive to culturally diverse people affected by family violence, [the author] explains how professionals working to prevent and intervene in situations of child maltreatment can become culturally co…
"This book provides a framework for culturally competent practice in child maltreatment cases. It offers vital knowledge and tools to help professionals from any background play a more positive, effective role in the lives of diverse children and families." "Authoritative and co…