Managing children's homes  developing effective leadership in small organizations /  [electronic resource] : 
Leslie Hicks ... [et al.]. 
 - London ;  Philadelphia :  Jessica Kingsley Publishers,  2008. 
 - 224 p. :  ill. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 
<br/><br/>Managing children's homes : introduction and background -- Who lives and works in children's homes? -- Creating, maintaining, and influencing a staff team -- Shaping and maintaining the role of manager within the context of the wider organisation -- Shaping and maintaining work in relation to the needs of young people -- What does leadership look like in children's homes? -- What resources are used, how much do these cost, and how are costs linked to outcomes? -- What makes a difference to outcomes for young people? -- What influences the way children's homes are managed? -- Conclusions and implications -- Appendix: Some sample models. 
<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Palo Alto, Calif. : <br/>ebrary, <br/>2009. <br/>Available via World Wide Web. <br/>Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Group homes for children--Management.--Great Britain<br/>Children--Institutional care--Great Britain.<br/>Social work administration--Great Britain.<br/>Leadership.
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<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV866.G7  / M36 2008eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>326.73/2068