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The perceptions of welfare reform by Michigan families whose children have disabilities and welfare caseworkers
- Authors:
- LEROY Barbara W., JOHNSON Donna M., ISRAEL Nathaniel
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy Journal, 3(1), 2004, pp.23-37.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, New York
This article examines family and caseworker perceptions of welfare reform and services as they relate to families who have a child with a disability. Interviews were conducted with 39 families and 77 caseworkers. Family questions addressed their perceptions of the welfare system, factors impacting their self-sufficiency, and their perceptions of needed programme changes. Caseworker questions addressed their perceptions of welfare practices and policies and their education needs related to serving families who have children with disabilities. Familial perceptions of the welfare system were validated by caseworker reports. Implications for service improvement are discussed.
Insights from the family conference: observations in rehabilitation
- Author:
- FRONEK Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 58(4), December 2005, pp.395-406.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Family conferences are regularly conducted in a number of settings. However, the published literature offers limited insight into the conference environment as created by the interdisciplinary team. The level of client participation in this process remains unclear. A participatory observation study was conducted with an accidental sample in a spinal injuries rehabilitation setting. Language and behaviours exhibited by family conference members provided data for analysis. The findings indicate that individuals with a disability were participatory members in the family conference and were able to express their point of view even if it differed from the view of the professional team. However, the finding that family members were less engaged in the process suggests that they have different needs to the person with a disability and these needs might have to be met in a different way. It is important that professionals develop an awareness of their own language and behaviours and the potential impact of these factors on the individual and the family in family conference processes.
Proceed with caution: practice panel staff from Leeds primary care trust and Leeds social services
- Authors:
- DAWSON Jackie, RYAN Mick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.12.02, 2002, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Considers the case of a disabled man in care whose sister is determined to look after him in her home. His ability to make an informed choice is critical; psychiatric opinion may be needed if capacity is in question. If there is a lack of capacity, guardianship may be considered. The involvement of the intermediate care team would enable any potential rehabilitation issues to be tackled. This meeting would enable all professionals to highlight concerns and potential problems, should equipment and social care not be in place.
The decision to go: disabled children at residential schools and the role of social services departments
- Authors:
- ABBOTT David, MORRIS Jenny, WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 14(1), 2002, pp.5-16.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Sending a disabled child to a specialist residential school may mean that live for much of the year at a school a long way from home. This article explores the views of social services staff on residential schools and the issues the face around how best to work with families who are thinking about a residential school for their child.
Some of the implications on caring for a child or adult with cerebral palsy
- Author:
- PIMM Paul L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(7), July 1996, pp.335-341.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Many studies have suggested that the presence of a child or adult with a disability in a family can have a significant impact upon family members, in particular the primary caregiver. Research findings have indicated that there may be social isolation, lack of awareness of services, poor service delivery and psychiatric disorders among parents. This article, part of a larger research undertaking, presents some key survey findings from a study of mothers and fathers of children and adults with cerebral palsy. The parents evaluated the caring process and their satisfaction with the professionals involved in service delivery. The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among the parents is also reported. The findings indicate that the mental well-being of many fathers and even more mothers was severely affected by the caring process. High levels of parental dissatisfaction with some professionals are reported.
Protecting young children: a guide to recognising and responding to child abuse
- Author:
- EDWARDS Helen
- Publisher:
- National Early Years Network,|National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 72p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The need to protect children from harm and abuse is an essential part of early years care. Anyone who works with other people's children needs basic information and awareness about child abuse, and should know how to respond if there are concerns about a child's safety. This book is a practical guide which provides answers to many questions early years practitioners will have about safeguarding children. It includes information about child abuse, advice on how to respond to concerns, details of the statutory framework, guidance on management and support, and suggestions for building a relationship with families that may help prevent child abuse.
Social work practice with disabled children
- Author:
- GRIFFITHS Elisabeth
- Publisher:
- University of East Anglia
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 50p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
This book aims to explore the experiences of five families who have received social work input because their child or children are disabled. It aims to establish whether they found the input a help or a hindrance, empowering or further disabling for themselves and their children. Contents: literature review; method and methodology; presentation, discussion and analysis of results; conclusions, recommendations and suggestions for future research.
Working with families whose children have disabilities: service provision by Jewish and Arab Israeli social workers
- Authors:
- SCHARTZ Chaya, DUVDEVANY Ilana, AZAIZA Faisal
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 45(3), July 2002, pp.353-373.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article presents a pilot study that examined the characteristics and functioning of Israeli social workers who work with families whose children have disabilities. The survey includes Jewish and Arab populations in different settings, governmental services, municipal services and voluntary ones. The article presents the characteristics of the workers, the patterns of service provision and a comparison between Jewish and Arab social workers.
Promoting positive human-animal interaction: the role of the social worker in the multidisciplinary team
- Authors:
- van HEERDEN M., du PREEZ M.S.E.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 38(2), June 2002, pp.91-104.
Social work focuses, among other things, on the bond between people and their environment. Discusses the role of companion animals in people's lives, and how human-animal interaction can be used in social work interventions. Makes recommendations on how the social worker can promote positive human-animal interaction through multidisciplinary co-operation.
Social work practice with depressed mothers in child and family care
- Author:
- SHEPPARD Michael
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 250p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Evaluates the processes of social work intervention in terms of their appropriateness for depressed mothers and their families, based on interviews with nearly one hundred such women and their social workers. Discusses the women's experience of depression and the social workers' mental health attributions. Examines the clients' particular problems and needs, the social work response and the involvement of mental health agencies. Examines interventions related to child protection, family support and disabled children and describes the womens' experience of receiving intervention. draws conclusions and makes recommendations for future practice.