Roles of Foster Parent Resource Workers

Brown, Jason; Rodgers, Julie; Anderson, Landy

doi:10.1007/s10826-014-9959-7

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“…Counselors working with specialized foster parents have a close and complex working relationship, often balancing the demanding realities of therapeutic engagement with foster parents and children and system navigation (Fulcher and McGladdery, 2011;Brown et al, 2015;Frieiro Padín et al, 2021). For example, counselors are commissioned to provide a variety of services to foster parents.…”

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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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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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Creating Connections with Child Welfare Workers: Experiences of Foster Parents’ Own Children

Serbinski

Brown

2016

The British Journal of Social Work

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Le Choix D’un Milieu D’accueil Pour Un Enfant Suivi en Protection De L’enfance : Comment Les Intervenants Orientent-Ils Leur Décision?

Châteauneuf¹,

Pagé²,

Poirier³

2021

cswr

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Au moment de statuer sur le placement d’un enfant, les services de protection de l’enfance doivent également se prononcer sur le milieu d’accueil le plus adéquat pour celui-ci. Pour les enfants de moins de cinq ans, les milieux de type familial, tels que la famille d’accueil régulière, de proximité, et à vocation adoptive, sont généralement privilégiés. À ce jour, le processus de pairage et les mécanismes décisionnels qui accompagnent le choix d’un milieu substitut ont fait l’objet de très peu d’études, de sorte que les motifs et facteurs pris en compte par les intervenants impliqués dans ce type de décision demeurent peu connus. La présente étude a pour objectif d’identifier, à partir du point de vue des intervenants, les différents facteurs qui soutiennent le choix du type de famille d’accueil. Pour répondre à cet objectif, 39 entretiens semi-dirigés ont été menés auprès d’intervenants sociaux du domaine de la protection de l’enfance dans trois régions distinctes de la province de Québec. Les résultats dressent un portrait des principaux facteurs considérés par les intervenants et montrent comment ces facteurs, au-delà de leur unicité et de leur rôle spécifique dans le processus décisionnel, s’inscrivent également dans une dynamique interactionnelle et dans un contexte de pratique qui comporte ses propres enjeux.

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Roles of Foster Parent Resource Workers

Cited by 3 publications

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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)

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

Creating Connections with Child Welfare Workers: Experiences of Foster Parents’ Own Children

Le Choix D’un Milieu D’accueil Pour Un Enfant Suivi en Protection De L’enfance : Comment Les Intervenants Orientent-Ils Leur Décision?

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