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Household indebtedness and separation in Britain: evidence from the Families and Children Survey
- Authors:
- BRIDGES Sarah, DISNEY Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Law Quarterly, 24(1), 2012, pp.24-38.
- Publisher:
- Jordan Publishing
Financial hardship is likely to have adverse effects on the well-being of families, especially considering the recent global economic situation. This article examines the effect of household financial indebtedness on the incidence of partnership dissolution using the Families and Children survey for the period 1999 to 2008 in the United Kingdom. It uses detailed data on household finances to provide a more robust statistical analysis of the relationship and to avoid the potential simultaneity of financial and economic models of divorce and separation. However, there were no simple associations between indebtedness and partnership dissolution. Those in more stable partnerships were more likely to acquire credit and thereby have higher debts. However, poorer and younger families could still
Effects of individual development accounts (IDAs) on household wealth and saving taste
- Author:
- HUANG Jin
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 20(6), November 2010, pp.582-590.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Individual development accounts (IDAs) are matched savings programmes with specific asset building purposes, such as home purchases and renovation, post-secondary education and microenterprises for low income populations. This study examined the effects of IDAs on household wealth of low-income participants. Longitudinal survey data from the American Dream Demonstration from Oklahoma, United States, was included. The treatment group numbered 537, and the control group 566. Analysis revealed that IDA participants had more household financial assets, controlling for household saving taste and other demographic variables. Programme participants did not reshuffle existing assets into IDAs and IDA savings was new household wealth. Low-wealth participants benefited more from the programme than those with relatively more wealth. In addition, programme participation changed participants’ saving behaviours and improved household saving. The author concluded that IDAs positively facilitate asset building among low-income households.
Time for families: positive outcomes for children and families of offenders using Ormiston services in prisons and the community
- Author:
- ORMISTON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST
- Publisher:
- Ormiston Children and Families Trust
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 66p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Ipswich
Time for Families is an initiative by the Eastern Region Families Partnership to promote greater awareness and more effective responses to the needs of children of prisoners. The programme is managed by Ormiston and funded through a unique collaboration between ourselves, the LankellyChase Foundation, HM Prison Service and Ormiston Trust. Launched in 2002 Time for Families has expanded work to eight of the region's twelve prisons and has established community support for children and young people in two counties. The Ormiston Trust provides: good quality visiting and contact opportunities for children to spend time with their imprisoned parent/carer or family member support and information for children and families, including specialist community programmes in two counties; accredited courses for parents in prisons to explore how they can best maintain a role in their child's life; resource material to support families and those who work with them; and a telephone helpline as part of the national Prisoners' Families Helpline. Time for Families is working to: promote the importance of the role of families in sentence planning and resettlement; and raise awareness of the needs of children and young people affected by imprisonment. This includes working with schools, health, social care agencies and voluntary organisations so that they are better able to meet the needs of children and their families and giving children and families a voice and influence through consultation and research.
Considering goals: an example of two intensive home-based family services
- Authors:
- ZEIRA Anat, BLYTHE Betty J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 6(3), 2001, pp.1-14.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study identifies and provides descriptive information on the nature of both client-specific and programme goals based on 110 case records from two American agencies. Both agencies defined their programme goal in terms of avoiding out-of-home placement. Twenty-one goal categories were developed to reflect various aspects of the encounters with families. Some of the client-specific goals
Evaluation of six family-support programs: are they effective
- Authors:
- COMER Edna W., FRASER Mark W.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 79(2), March 1998, pp.134-148.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Family-support programmes employ multiple strategies in an effort to strengthen families and promote the well-being of children. Examines outcome research from six family-support programmes. Each of the programmes was subjected to rigorous programme evaluation. Findings from these six programmes suggests that there are positive outcomes for young children and their parents.
Child age and outcome correlates in intensive family preservation services
- Authors:
- BATH Howard, RICHEY Cheryl, HAAPALA David A.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 14(5), 1992, pp.389-406.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Large study of families at risks. Describing parent/family characteristics affecting the need for children to be taken into care outside the home in three age groups (birth to 2 years, 3 to 9 years and 10 to 17 years). Explores implications for service provision.
The West Devon family centre: a study of the outcome of work with families between 1982-1984
- Authors:
- TIBBENHAM A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 15(4/5), 1986, pp.113-137.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
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The impact of family behaviors and communication patterns on chronic illness outcomes: a systematic review
- Authors:
- ROSLAND Ann-Marie;, HEISLER Michele;, PIETTE John D.;
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 35(2), April 2012, pp.221-239.
Eleven cross-sectional studies and 11 longitudinal studies of participants mainly with diabetes, arthritis or cardiovascular disease, provided some evidence that family behaviours can influence chronic illness management and disease outcomes. The findings are discussed with reference to self-determination theory. There are a number of limitations to the review, including the methodological quality of the studies included, which is seen as a first step in describing the literature available on the topic.
Early interveners: “Leave your comfort zone!”
- Author:
- ALLEN Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Children's Services, 7(1), 2012, pp.73-77.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
... services funded by evolving and innovative finance methods. It advocates the greater use of evidence-based early intervention approaches, including in two independent reviews to Government. Early intervention programmes not only deliver better outcomes for children and families, but also yield substantial service savings and provide significant returns on investment. An Early Intervention Foundation,
Keeping "community" in a community land trust
- Authors:
- GRAY Karen A., GALANDE Mugdha
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research, 35(4), December 2011, pp.241-248.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The primary focus of community land trusts (CLTs) in the United States is affordable housing for individuals and communities. Low-income individual or family becomes a member of the CLT, buys a house in the CLT, and leases the land on which the house sits from the CLT. Therefore, CLTs offer a unique form of community development. This case study examined the role of grassroots community organising in a CLT in a city in the southern United States. Interview participants included 29 homeowners, renters, board members, community members, and current and former CLT employees. In addition, two focus groups of eleven and six participants composed of CLT residents and other neighbourhood residents were conducted. All comments were recorded, transcribed, and analysed. Analysis revealed that community organising was helpful if not necessary for community building in the subject CLT. The authors concluded that the results contribute to knowledge of CLTs and the ways they contribute to community change. Implications for social work practice and future research are discussed.