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Aftercare
Author(s) -
J D Stowe
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2005.ajd_metvix_p6.pdf.x
Subject(s) - medicine , citation , library science , family medicine , computer science
Aftercare is a process of preparation and support for leaving care and moving to independent living for all those young people who are or have been in the care of the State. 1 It is the provision of advice, guidance and assistance with regard to social and emotional support, accommodation and vocational support. It is a through-care process, in consultation with the young person, beginning from reception into care and includes comprehensive assessments, care plans and reviews.