Fostering a sense of belonging: The role of family terminology and discourse for individuals involved in non-kinship foster care

Wulleman, Lara; Grietens, Hans; Noens, Ilse; Vliegen, Nicole

doi:10.1080/15548732.2023.2219642

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“…Accordingly, Honneth (1995) underscores the essentiality of social recognition as a key factor enabling individuals to assert their rights within a community or social context (Table 1). These principles continue to be reflected in contemporary approaches that advocate for social recognition, as this supports belonging and healthy relationships among children and young people in care (Chimange and Bond 2020;Toros 2021;Wulleman et al 2023). In the absence of acknowledgment, this risks what Honneth terms 'invisibilization' (Honneth 2001), such as when children are afforded limited legal rights due to the prevailing tendency to prioritize community safety above the optimal welfare and well-being of children (Walsh and Fitzgerald 2022).…”

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Reconsidering Recognition in the Lives of Children and Young People in Care: Insights from the Mockingbird Family in South Australia

Patmisari,

McLaren,

Jones

2024

Social Sciences

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This study explored the experiences of children and young people in the Mockingbird Family, South Australia, during implementation and roll-out. The study involved semi-structured interviews with a diverse group of 54 participants, including 21 children and young people, 12 foster carers, and 14 agency workers. Thematic analysis, with the application of Axel Honneth’s recognition theory, showed the Mockingbird Family model to validate the emotional, cognitive, and social support needs of children and young people. Through interconnected experience, the nurturing of care and the promotion of rights-based, holistic approaches were crucial for achieving social recognition, dignity, and developmental growth. The study indicates the potential benefits of the Mockingbird Family model for addressing the needs of children and young people in care. The research suggests that a community-based support model such as the Mockingbird Family should be considered in child welfare practices. However, further research is necessary to fully understand the model’s long-term effects and justify its integration into wider child welfare policies.

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Reconsidering Recognition in the Lives of Children and Young People in Care: Insights from the Mockingbird Family in South Australia

Patmisari,

McLaren,

Jones

2024

Social Sciences

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To Belong: Narratives About Family Belonging Among Children in Foster Families or Where Custody has been Transferred

Larsson,

Punzi,

Wissö

2024

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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Background In 1983, 2001, 2002 and 2020 Swedish legislation has sought to strengthen children’s rights to family belonging in foster care, as well as their voices in decision making. The aim of this study was to understand how children in long-term foster families and children whose custody has been transferred experience family belonging within these different legal contexts. Methods: Six participants aged 11–17 years were recruited. The data were collected through narrative interviews. Both verbal and visual methods were used in data collection and narrative analysis was used to capture a comprehensive understanding of the stories. Findings: It is suggested that a sense of family belonging can be understood through the following themes: “To spend time”, “To share experiences”, “To be seen, cared for, and supported”, “To resemble someone”, and “To know or not to know”. Conclusion: Practical implications of the findings are discussed in relation to planning, guidance, and decision-making within foster care. The results, if implemented in practice, could have an impact on how to discuss foster children’s sense of family belonging within the foster care system.

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(Re)defining family: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of foster children’s views of family in non-kinship foster care

Wulleman,

Grietens,

Noens

et al. 2023

Children and Youth Services Review

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Fostering a sense of belonging: The role of family terminology and discourse for individuals involved in non-kinship foster care

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

Reconsidering Recognition in the Lives of Children and Young People in Care: Insights from the Mockingbird Family in South Australia

Reconsidering Recognition in the Lives of Children and Young People in Care: Insights from the Mockingbird Family in South Australia

To Belong: Narratives About Family Belonging Among Children in Foster Families or Where Custody has been Transferred

(Re)defining family: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of foster children’s views of family in non-kinship foster care

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