A Framework for Family Visiting for Children in Long-Term Foster Care

Mapp, Susan C.

doi:10.1606/1044-3894.35

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“…Recognition of the other's perspective formed the basis of appreciation for the different roles (Finn and Kerman 2004) and their associated types (O'Brien 2012) as well as levels of competence and expertise (Saleh 2013). A secure basis (Mapp 2002) could create safe opportunities (Riggs 2011) for honest and direct communication (MacGregor et al 2006) about potentially difficult topics (Gerstenzang and Freundlich 2005;Furman et al 2004).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Resource Workers’ Relationships with Foster Parents

Brown

Anderson²,

Rodgers³

2015

J Child Fam Stud

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There is little research on the experiences of foster parent resource workers. Resource workers in foster care are the staff members who work most closely with foster parents. Foster parent resource workers in a large metropolitan area were asked the question: ''What makes for a good relationship between a resource worker and a foster parent?''. The results were analyzed using concept mapping and resulted in eight concepts. Resource workers needed foster parents to follow through on expectations of their role through licensure and agency guidelines and agreements. They described the need for flexibility in their own role and actions. They focused described the need for common ground with foster parents, have respect for their knowledge and contributions, as well as to provide recognition and thanks. Resource workers needed to be attentive to foster parents, clear about their role and be good communicators. There was a great deal of overlap in the qualities of a good relationship from the perspectives of resource workers in the present study and the perspectives of foster parents as reflected in the existing literature. However, differences that appeared in the literature but not in the present study focused on the importance of resource provision by resource workers to foster parents, and in the results but not the literature focused on the evaluative aspects of resource workers' role with foster parents.

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“…This is aided by some advance strength in the relationship with agreement on some important issues (Holland and Gorey 2004) as well as a value of the other person (Mapp 2002) and ability to bridge differences of opinion as needed (Salas Martínez et al 2014).…”

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Resource Workers’ Relationships with Foster Parents

Brown

Anderson²,

Rodgers³

2015

J Child Fam Stud

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“…Legislated time frames will now be in place concerning decisions about returning children to their parents (NSW Parliament, 2014 While it is acknowledged that reunification is not possible for all women and their children, preservation of family ties can be in the child's interests (Mapp, 2002) and therefore reunification should not only encompasses the physical reunion, but a range of ways that facilitate a connection of birth families and kin with their children. These approaches can include: periodic visitation and contact via telephone conversations or letters (Mapp & Steinberg, 2007).…”

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Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

Doab

Fowler

Dawson

2015

International Journal of Drug Policy

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Background: An estimated 60-70% of Australian children in out of home care have a parent with a substance use disorder (SUD). The assessment of a parent's history and needs and the design of supportive interventions, particularly for mothers who are often the primary carers of children, are important considerations in deciding whether or not family reunification is desirable and possible. It is not clear from the research how the needs of families can be best met. There are no systematic reviews that provide evidence to inform the development of preventative and remedial interventions and related policy options. We undertook a systematic review to examine maternal characteristics and program features that facilitate or pose a barrier to mother-child reunification in contexts where mothers have a SUD.

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“…Although visits have generally not been viewed as the critical intervention they can be, available research has found that visits between parents and children are associated with a greater likelihood of successful reunification post incarceration, and several positive outcomes for children, including fewer behavior problems, heightened self‐esteem, gains in non‐verbal IQ scores, better emotional and school adjustment, and better adjustment to foster care (Cantos et al. 1997; Mapp 2002; McWey and Mullis 2004; Young and Smith 2000). Being able to maintain ties to loved ones also has a positive impact on the incarcerated mothers.…”

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More than Visiting Hours: Maintaining Ties Between Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children

2010

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The majority of people in America’s prisons are the parents of minor children. Incarcerated mothers, in particular, were likely to have been a part of their children’s lives before their imprisonment, and most will soon be returning to the community and to their children. Research has shown that it is in the best interests of the mothers and the children to maintain a relationship across the prison bars. In this article, we use the example of New York State to show how institutional policies and structures can impede or encourage efforts to maintain ties between women and their children and why demonstrating support for family ties must extend well beyond having visiting hours.

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A Framework for Family Visiting for Children in Long-Term Foster Care

Cited by 19 publications

References 17 publications

Resource Workers’ Relationships with Foster Parents

Resource Workers’ Relationships with Foster Parents

Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

More than Visiting Hours: Maintaining Ties Between Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children

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