A special problem in primary prevention: The family that cares about their children but is not able to rear them¹

Specialized Foster Care as an Alternative Therapeutic Out-of-Home Placement Model

“…Early programs descri ed work with biologi ical families as time-conspmin~g an~d fruitless regarding real change (Fine, 11966). However, new approaches are suggested1 th#t respect and support the emotional bond bet~reenr members of the biological family and that encourages their participation in the choices andl treatlplent of their children (W. T. Miller, 1981). I Some SFC programs p o h d e individual counseling for biological parerts (Horner, 1979), whereas others emph~as~ize family therapy that includes all family memkers (VanDenBrink, 1984).…”

Parenting with Learning Difficulties: Lessons for Practitioners

“…Responsible professional involvement in the families of parents with learning difficulties calls for a long-term view, a long-term commitment and a genuine appreciate of the parents as people (Miller, 1981). Practitioners should adopt an enabling approach, aimed at creating opportunities for parents to develop and exhibit their competence, within a user-centred framework that gives parents a sense of control over their own and their children's lives.…”