Considers ways in which raising questions about gender can help researchers and practitioners better understand family relationships and issues in children’s development* Draws on current developments in thinking about gender relations* Offers an overview of sociological, psychological and developmental perspectives on family relationships, child welfare outcomes and the practice/policy realities of professional interventions with families* Chapters address range of service settings; including family support, child health, education, child protection, domestic violence, ‘looked after’ children and youth justice