London School of Economics. Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion
Publication year:
2005
Pagination:
87p.
Place of publication:
London
Families with disabled children are susceptible to poverty because low income is compounded by high costs. Combing caring with employment is extremely difficult, so families are heavily reliant upon benefits. But do disability benefits provide financial security for families who are susceptible to high levels of poverty and social exclusion? This qualitative study, based on semi-structured interviews with 20 families who have a disabled child or children, investigates their experience of applying for disability living allowance (DLA) and how they use additional benefit income. Families report that DLA makes a significant difference, not just for the disabled child but for the whole family. However, the fact that DLA is repeatedly downrated or withdrawn generates considerable fluctuations in income and high levels of stress and ill health. The report outlines issues that must be addressed if reduce poverty amongst disabled children is to be reduced.
Families with disabled children are susceptible to poverty because low income is compounded by high costs. Combing caring with employment is extremely difficult, so families are heavily reliant upon benefits. But do disability benefits provide financial security for families who are susceptible to high levels of poverty and social exclusion? This qualitative study, based on semi-structured interviews with 20 families who have a disabled child or children, investigates their experience of applying for disability living allowance (DLA) and how they use additional benefit income. Families report that DLA makes a significant difference, not just for the disabled child but for the whole family. However, the fact that DLA is repeatedly downrated or withdrawn generates considerable fluctuations in income and high levels of stress and ill health. The report outlines issues that must be addressed if reduce poverty amongst disabled children is to be reduced.
Disability and Society, 17(6), October 2002, pp.613-625.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
'Young carers' suffer, it is suggested, from a degradation in mental and physical health, have damaged educational careers, restricted social networks, and will suffer long-term consequences in adult life as a result of their childhood caring roles. This article argues that limited empirical evidence exists for these claims and that, where legitimate concerns arise, they are frequently related to poverty, social exclusion, and unsupported or inadequate parenting, and have no direct relationship to illness or impairment. While dedicated services to young carers have made a valuable contribution in highlighting an important social issue, a radical review of their place in the overall structure of support services for families affected by illness or disability is long overdue.
'Young carers' suffer, it is suggested, from a degradation in mental and physical health, have damaged educational careers, restricted social networks, and will suffer long-term consequences in adult life as a result of their childhood caring roles. This article argues that limited empirical evidence exists for these claims and that, where legitimate concerns arise, they are frequently related to poverty, social exclusion, and unsupported or inadequate parenting, and have no direct relationship to illness or impairment. While dedicated services to young carers have made a valuable contribution in highlighting an important social issue, a radical review of their place in the overall structure of support services for families affected by illness or disability is long overdue.
Subject terms:
mental health services, parent-child relations, physical disabilities, poverty, social exclusion, traumas, young carers, child development, health needs;
The Second Edition of this textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the complex issues involved in child protection work. Beckett presents these issues encouraging reflection and debate through such features as case examples and interactive exercises. The book is comprehensive, considering key topics such as: the consequences for children of abuse and neglect; the reasons why some adults abuse and neglect children; the personal challenges involved in doing child protection work; and the organizational framework within which child protection work takes place. Other key features of this thoroughly revised Second Edition include: fully updated content: the book has been revised to incorporate new literature, research, legal and policy developments, including the recent Working Together guidelines; two new chapters - these comprise a chapter on families where there is , and a chapter on promoting strategies for bringing about change; and, interprofessional appeal - the author addresses the book to all the professionals involved in child protection work, ensuring wide interdisciplinary appeal.
The Second Edition of this textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the complex issues involved in child protection work. Beckett presents these issues encouraging reflection and debate through such features as case examples and interactive exercises. The book is comprehensive, considering key topics such as: the consequences for children of abuse and neglect; the reasons why some adults abuse and neglect children; the personal challenges involved in doing child protection work; and the organizational framework within which child protection work takes place. Other key features of this thoroughly revised Second Edition include: fully updated content: the book has been revised to incorporate new literature, research, legal and policy developments, including the recent Working Together guidelines; two new chapters - these comprise a chapter on families where there is , and a chapter on promoting strategies for bringing about change; and, interprofessional appeal - the author addresses the book to all the professionals involved in child protection work, ensuring wide interdisciplinary appeal.
Subject terms:
parent-child relations, physical disabilities, poverty, prevention, social workers, vulnerable children, child abuse, child neglect, child protection, children, children in need, childrens rights, domestic violence;
Research on Social Work Practice, 15(6), November 2005, pp.501-515.
Publisher:
Sage
This study evaluated an adapted version of a group-based manualized parent education curriculum applied to meet the parenting needs of high-risk African American families rearing children with developmental delays. Eligibility criteria for participation required that the parenting adult had at least one child with developmental delay resulting in the receipt of special education services; live in a area known for urban poverty and have voiced concerns with their own or close family members' struggles with substance abuse. Three successive cohorts were assessed for statistical equivalence and evaluated using a one group pre- and postdesign followed by a booster session. Dependent variables used self-reports of caregivers’ empowerment, emotional outlook, parent-child interaction, and community involvement. All outcomes evidenced statistically significant and practically meaningful positive trends subject to design limitations. It is concluded that the adaptations met the program needs of targeted participants. Future recommendations are discussed.
This study evaluated an adapted version of a group-based manualized parent education curriculum applied to meet the parenting needs of high-risk African American families rearing children with developmental delays. Eligibility criteria for participation required that the parenting adult had at least one child with developmental delay resulting in the receipt of special education services; live in a area known for urban poverty and have voiced concerns with their own or close family members' struggles with substance abuse. Three successive cohorts were assessed for statistical equivalence and evaluated using a one group pre- and postdesign followed by a booster session. Dependent variables used self-reports of caregivers’ empowerment, emotional outlook, parent-child interaction, and community involvement. All outcomes evidenced statistically significant and practically meaningful positive trends subject to design limitations. It is concluded that the adaptations met the program needs of targeted participants. Future recommendations are discussed.
Part One outlines the job of a child protection social worker - what it entails and the demand made on social workers. Part Two looks at the different ways in which children can be abused and neglected and considers the indicators and warning signs as well as the long-term consequences. Part Three considers the causes of abuse and neglect. What leads adults to mistreat their children or fail to provide the care and protection they need? Part Four explores some of the difficulties and dilemmas involved in child protection social work.
Part One outlines the job of a child protection social worker - what it entails and the demand made on social workers. Part Two looks at the different ways in which children can be abused and neglected and considers the indicators and warning signs as well as the long-term consequences. Part Three considers the causes of abuse and neglect. What leads adults to mistreat their children or fail to provide the care and protection they need? Part Four explores some of the difficulties and dilemmas involved in child protection social work.
Subject terms:
parent-child relations, physical disabilities, poverty, prevention, social workers, vulnerable children, child abuse, child neglect, child protection, children, children in need, childrens rights;
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, income, housing, looked after children, parent-child relations, parents, physical disabilities, poverty, statistical methods, young offenders, child abuse, children, day services, crime, education, families, health;