Coordinate parents and other professionals for the benefit of children!With the opening of Children′s Centers and the implementation of Every Child Matters, multi-agency working is now a reality. This book provides advice and guidance on successful strategies for working with parents and interdisciplinary staff. Using case studies to illustrate best practice across a range of age groups, the book examines strategies for dealing with the effects of a wide range of issues on children: Domestic violenceBereavement and lossLearning difficulties and special needsNeglect and povertyAnger and social, emotional, and behavioral difficultiesAddictions within the family