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Approaches to child protection case management for cases involving people with disabilities
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Elizabeth B., LALIBERTE Traci L.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 30(4), April 2006, pp.381-391.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This exploratory study examines the delivery of child protection services by county child protection agencies involving cases with a family member with a disability. Telephone surveys were conducted with the directors or their designees of 89% of the child protection agencies in a Midwestern state. Respondents were asked about the policies and/or procedures for approaching cases involving a person with a disability and the barriers and strengths agencies have in serving people with disabilities. Only 6.7% of respondents reported their agency had a written policy related to serving persons with a disability. There were 18 different approaches to serving clients with a disability within child protection, with the most common being informally teaming for information, dual case assignment, and teaming with an outside consultant. Five counties had specialty workers who were experts in both child protection and disability. Barriers reported varied between rural and non-rural counties, with the most important barriers being lack of resources, lack of knowledge regarding disabilities, systems conflicts, and rural issues, such as lack of providers and lack of transportation. Strengths included accessing and coordinating services, individualizing services, good collaboration and creativity. While few county agencies had any written policies, both formal and informal collaboration is happening at the individual level. The lack of standardization in providing services indicates a need for more attention to issues regarding disability within child protection, including more training for workers, the development of models of collaborative case management and the removal of systemic barriers.
Parents who feel 'set up to fail'
- Author:
- HUNT Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.9.11, 2011, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Parents with learning disabilities often feel they are put under unfair scrutiny. One parent with learning disabilities explains why she felt let down by her local authority. An evaluation of the Valuing Parents Support Service (VPSS) run by Medway Council in Kent has found that proper support for parents with learning disabilities can lead to fewer children being taken into care. The service started as a two year joint project between adult and children's services. Both services refer all parents with learning disabilities to the VPSS for expert assessment of their support needs.
Integrating diversity: the collected papers of the 2007 Interdisciplinary Conference, Dartington Hall
- Editors:
- THORPE Matthew, SINGER Samantha, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Family Law
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 186p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The collected papers of the 2007 Interdisciplinary Conference, Dartington Hall Integrating Diversity is the result of the 2007 Interdisciplinary Conference held at Dartington Hall. The Conference assembled a uniquely qualified group of contributors, drawn from the many professions involved in the work of the family justice system. This book brings together their papers and provides a detailed examination of the latest theory and practice in respect of: Diversity and its impact on the family justice system Human trafficking and asylum seekers The changing face of families Lesbian and gay parenting Meeting the needs of mixed heritage children Trans-generational and cultural clashes Parental disabilities and their impact on children Child protection, family placement and culture.
Family support as reflective practice
- Editors:
- DOLAN Pat, CANAVAN John, PINKERTON John
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 304p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Family support is an increasingly important strategic approach to welfare services for children and families. This resource for all professionals engaged covers core issues in family support. These include the importance of community, the role of statutory and voluntary agencies, youth advocacy, culturally appropriate family support, child protection, disability services and effective means of evaluation.
Parenting in context: policy, practice and the Pollacks: A reply to SchofieLd
- Authors:
- BOOTH Tim, BOOTH W.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 1(2), May 1996, pp.93-96.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Replies to the article 'Parental competence and the welfare of the child' by Gillian Schofield, in Child and Family Social Work, 1(2), May 1996, pp.87-92. Looks at the case of two parents with learning difficulties to examine the tension that exists between protection and support when working with families and children.
Parental competence and the welfare of the child: issues for those who work with parents and learning difficulties and their children. A response to Booth and Booth
- Author:
- SCHOFIELD Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 1(2), May 1996, pp.87-92.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Responds to the article 'Parents with learning difficulties' in Child and Family Social Work, 1(2), May 1996. Argues that the Children Act 1989 requires a focus on the welfare of the child and that any debate about parenting must take this into account. The author argues for an integrated approach to work with parents with learning difficulties and their children, in which the welfare of the children is seen as the proper concern of all parties.
The Children Act 1989 and family support: principles into practice
- Editor:
- GIBBONS Jane
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 201p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Papers from a seminar, together with others specially commissioned, aimed at managers in local authority, health and voluntary services who are responsible for drawing up and implementing policies arising from the Children Act 1989. Contains chapters on: family centres; provisions of support through family projects; partnership with parents of children in need of protection; family support services and children with disabilities; helping parents to manage children's sleep disturbance; and developing family support in local authorities.
Parents with learning difficulties child protection and the courts
- Author:
- BOOTH Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Representing Children, 13(3), 2000, pp.175-188.
- Publisher:
- National Youth Advocacy Service
Reviews of recent research show that parents with learning difficulties often receive a raw deal from the statutory services characterised by an 'over zealous' approach to the assessment of risks and an under investment in the kind of services and supports that might enable them to bring up their children. Looks at the evidence using some case examples.
Competence in social work practice: a practical guide for professionals
- Editor:
- O'HAGAN Kieran
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 232p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Links social work theory to practice via case studies of real people in real contexts. Each chapter identifies core competencies, themes and principles. Includes sections on: conciliation work; residential child care; mental health social work; child protection; risk analysis; health care; criminal justice; respite care for children and adults with learning difficulties; working with families; and working with the Children Act 1989.
The child in the world of tomorrow: the next generation
- Editors:
- NAKOU Sheena, PANTELAKIS Stefanos
- Publisher:
- Pergamon
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 496p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Kidlington
Aims to provide an inter-disciplinary projection of the factors affecting the lives of Europe's children in the coming decade. Includes chapters on: childhood and the demographic transition; family trends and children's futures; family in society in transition; the mother-child relationship as a component of mental health; the role of fathers; psychological and ethical issues in assisted reproduction; communication and the special child; growing up in a violent family; family and employment; the child and the environment (including urban areas, quality of life, and education and recreation); children and education (including issues of literacy, incorporating children with learning difficulties into mainstream schooling; social exclusion in Greece; education for parenthood; children and health (including genetic advances, AIDS and children, community psychology, and health services for children in Portugal); and social policy for Europe's children. Concludes with a section on the future of Europe's children.