Adoptions
Updated: 19 April 2021
This page provides some resources for adoptions.
We have updated the policy and guidance for adoptions.
References
Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). Code of Ethics. Dunedin: ANZASW.
Bacon, H., & Richardson, S. (2001). Attachment theory and child abuse: An overview of the literature for practitioners. Child Abuse Review, 10(6) 377–397.
Cassidy, J., & Shaver, P.R. (eds). (1999). Handbook of Attachment: Theory, research and clinical applications. London: Guilford.
Clapton, G. (2006). Mediated contact: Reflections on a piece of after-adoption intermediary practice. Adoption & Fostering, 30(4) 53–63.
Connolly, M. & Healy, K. (2009). Social work practice theories and frameworks. In Social Work: Contexts and practice. 2nd edition (M. Connolly and L. Harms eds) Chapter 2. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Connolly, M. (1999). Effective participatory practice: Family group conferencing in child protection. New York: Aldine de Gruyter.
Connolly, M., Crichton-Hill, Y. & Ward, T. (2005). Culture and child protection: Reflexive responses. London: Jessica Kingsley Press.
Fahlberg, Vera., (MD). (1991). A Child’s Journey Through Placement, UK Edition.
Golding, K. (2007). Developing group-based parent training for foster and adoptive parents. Adoption & Fostering, 31(3) 39–48.
Grotevant, H.D., Dunbar, N., Kohler, j.K., & Lash Esau, A.M. (2000). Adoptive identity: how context within and beyond the family shape developmental pathways, Family Relations, 49(4), 379–87.
Hart, A. & Luckock, B. (2006). Core principles and therapeutic objectives for therapy with adoptive and permanent foster families. Adoption & Fostering, 30(2) 29–42.
Hawkins, A., Beckett, C., Castle, J., Groothues, C., Sonuga-Barke, E., Colvert, E., Kreppner, J., Stevens, S., & Rutter, M. (2007). The experience of adoption (1): A study of intercountry and domestic adoption from the child’s point of view. Adoption & Fostering, 31(4) 5–16.
Howe, D., Brandon, M., Hinings, D and Schofield, G., (1999) Attachment Theory, child maltreatment and family support. London: MacMillan Press.
Littlechild, B. (2000). Children’s rights to be heard in child protection processes – Law, policy and practice in England and Wales. Child Abuse Review, 9(6) 403–415.
Mc Roy, R. (1994) Attachment and Racial Identity Issues: Implications for Child Placement Decision Making, Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 3(3) 59–74.
McRoy, R. (1990) Cultural and racial identity in black families. In: S.M.L. Logan, E.M. Freeman and R.G. McRoy, Editors, Social work practice with black families: A culturally-specific perspective, Longman, New York (1990), pp97–111.
McRoy, R. (1999) Special Needs Adoptions – practice issues, Garland Publishing, USA.
Ministry of Social Development. (2002). New Zealand’s agenda for children. Wellington: The Ministry.
Moore, J. (2006). ‘Theatre of Attachment’ Using drama to facilitate attachment in adoption. Adoption & Fostering, 30(2) 64–73.
Reitz, M. & Watson, K. (1992) Adoption and the family system: strategies for treatment. New York: Guilford Press.
Ronnau, J.P. (2001). Values and ethics for family-centered practice. In Balancing family-centered services and child well-being: Exploring issues in policy, practice, theory, and research (E. Walton, P. Sandau-Beckler & M. Mannes eds). New York: Columbia University Press.
Sellick, C. (2007). An examination of adoption support services for birth relatives and for post-adoption contact in England and Wales. Adoption & Fostering, 31(4) 17–26.
Smith, A.B. (1996). Opening remarks. In N.J. Taylor & A..B. Smith (Eds.), Investing in children: Primary prevention strategies (pp5–10). Proceedings for the Children’s Issues Centre Inaugural Child and Family Policy Conference, 10–13 July 1996. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre.
Trotter, C. (1999). Working with involuntary clients: A guide to practice. London: Sage.
Trotter, C. (2002). Worker skill and client outcome in child protection. Child Abuse Review 11(1) 38–50.
Resources
Key resources
Recognition of Child Abuse and Neglect (ROCAN) (PDF 3 MB)
Safety Organised Practice Elements & Strengths Based Principles (PDF 862 KB)
Maintaining a record of important life events
Key information
Relevant legislation
Adult Adoption Information Act
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRoC)