Foster Caregiving and Child Outcomes in relative and non-relative Foster families

Cooley, Morgan E.; Krysik, Judy

doi:10.1007/s10560-022-00871-3

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“…Childcare agencies are increasingly advocating kinship care in preference to foster care when they determine that children require placement [65]. In very many instances, grandparents, usually grandmothers, step in to help.…”

Section: Kinship Carementioning

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Grappling with Issues of Motherhood for Women with Schizophrenia

Seeman

2023

Healthcare

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Despite the fact that most persons with schizophrenia find steady employment difficult to sustain, many women with this diagnosis embrace and fulfill the most difficult task of all—motherhood. The aim of this paper is to specify the challenges of motherhood in this population and review the treatment strategies needed to keep mothers and children safe, protecting health and fostering growth. The review addresses concerns that had been brought to the author’s earlier attention during her clinical involvement with an outpatient clinic for women with psychosis. It is, thus, a non-systematic, narrative review of topic areas subjectively assessed as essential to “good enough” mothering in the context of schizophrenia. Questions explored are the stigma against motherhood in this population, mothers’ painful choices, issues of contraception, abortion, child custody, foster care and kin placement of children, the effects of antipsychotics, specific perinatal delusional syndromes, and, finally, the availability of parental support. This review is intended for clinicians. Recommendations are that care providers work collaboratively with mothers, take note of their strengths as well as their failings, offer a wide array of family services, monitor households closely for safety and for treatment adherence, appreciating the many challenges women with schizophrenia face daily.

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Section: Kinship Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Grappling with Issues of Motherhood for Women with Schizophrenia

Seeman

2023

Healthcare

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“…For instance, the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufetat) provides pre-service training (Spesialisert fosterhjem, Bufdir, 2023). Advanced in-service training programs targeting specific knowledge and skills required for a particular behavioral or emotional problem have been developed, tested, and documented favorable outcomes (Solomon et al, 2017;Cooley et al, 2019;Åström et al, 2020;Cooley and Krysik, 2022;Lassmann, 2023). The specialized programs are embedded in the larger context of the national public welfare service (Ogden et al, 2008;Spesialisert fosterhjem, Bufdir, 2023;Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) -NUBU, n.d.).…”

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Experiences of counselors participating in an innovative project to develop a training program for specialized foster parents of youth (13–18 years)

Israel,

Raae,

Bjørnestad

2023

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundChildren placed in foster care represent a vulnerable and distressed group that requires a high level of care. However, good training programs designed to address specific problems presented in specialized foster care are not easily accessible due to logistical, economic and structural barriers. The lack of easy access and a strong desire to provide high-quality services inspired counselors from a specialized foster care center on the frontline to initiate an innovative, developmentally relevant and locally grounded training program.AimsThis study focuses on counselors’ experiences with the development of the training program and its impact on their work life.MethodA qualitative research design within a participatory approach framework was used to understand the experiences of the counselors. All the counselors employed in the department and the leaders (n = 14) participated in the study. Data were gathered from participants, including the lead and second authors, using a semi-structured interview, and analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsThe analyses yielded three main categories: (i) Psychological Factors, (ii) Social Dynamics, and (iii) Leadership Style and Support. Each of the first two categories consisted of three subcategories. At the psychological level, the employees’ experiences reflected the psychological states and traits required to fuel the tasks required by the project. The social dynamics of working in a team influenced the work process and, in turn, were impacted by it. Lastly, leadership style and support provided the foundation for innovation to germinate and grow.ConclusionEngaging in a locally created training program was associated with a strong sense of collaboration and team spirit. Counselors reported high intrinsic motivation and a strong sense of personal pride and drive for their jobs. They were proactive in seeking colleagues with particular expertise and collaborated on project tasks despite differences. The leadership style reflected the presence of transformational leadership behaviors, signaling an organizational culture conducive to innovation. The study provides an example of how aligning employees’ personal aspirations with workplace goals and professional development can create a workplace in which employees feel it is enjoyable to go to work.

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Analysis of the Rights of Mexican Children and Adolescents Placed in Residential Care According to Child Well-Being Indicators

Castaños-Cervantes

2024

J. Hum. Rights Soc. Work

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Foster Caregiving and Child Outcomes in relative and non-relative Foster families

Cited by 3 publications

References 32 publications

Grappling with Issues of Motherhood for Women with Schizophrenia

Grappling with Issues of Motherhood for Women with Schizophrenia

Experiences of counselors participating in an innovative project to develop a training program for specialized foster parents of youth (13–18 years)

Analysis of the Rights of Mexican Children and Adolescents Placed in Residential Care According to Child Well-Being Indicators

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