Examining child trauma knowledge among kin caregivers: Implications for practice, policy, and research

Miller, J. Jay; Koh, Eun; Niu, Chunling; Bode, Molly; Moody, Shannon

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.02.026

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“…The emergence of TIC programmes for foster carers can also be described as a shift from psychosocial approaches (cognitive, behavioural and attachment-based) in social work to a wider holistic biopsychosocial approach (Larkin et al, 2014). The need for all foster carers to be trained in caring for children who have experienced trauma has been recognised in the U.K. (Ottaway & Selwyn, 2016) and the U.S.A. (Miller et al, 2019). At the time of this present study, there was a gap in the implementation of such interventions in Ireland (Author 1) which the present study sought to address.…”

Section: Trauma-informed Carementioning

confidence: 99%

A Qualitative Study in Ireland: Foster Carers and Practitioners Perspectives on Developing a Trauma-Informed Care Psychoeducation Programme

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DunnGalvin

2021

Child Care in Practice

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This article presents the findings of a qualitative study of foster carers' and multidisciplinary practitioners' perceptions of foster carers' needs and existing practices in foster care in Ireland. This study explored participants' perceptions of the development of a trauma-informed care (TIC) psychoeducational intervention for foster carers. From a purposive sample of foster carers and multidisciplinary practitioners, four focus groups were carried out. Thematic analysis revealed three themes: The Need for Traumainformed Care, Development of Trauma-informed Care and Implementation of Trauma-informed Care. The findings have informed the development of a culturally sensitive TIC intervention for foster carers that reflect the needs and practices of the Irish foster care context.

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Section: Trauma-informed Carementioning

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A Qualitative Study in Ireland: Foster Carers and Practitioners Perspectives on Developing a Trauma-Informed Care Psychoeducation Programme

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DunnGalvin

2021

Child Care in Practice

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“…Therefore, expanding the lens from child maltreatment to include the full spectrum of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is needed to better understand children in kinship care’s behavioral problems. Unpacking the effects of ACEs on children’s behavioral problems might also provide preliminary evidence for implementing trauma-informed care across settings serving kinship families (Miller et al, 2019).…”

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The Negative Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Behavioral Problems of Children in Kinship Care: The Protective Role of Kinship Caregivers’ Mental Health

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Lee

et al. 2022

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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This study aims to examine the (a) prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among children in kinship care; (b) relationships between the number and type of ACEs and children’s internalizing and externalizing problems; and (c) moderating role of kinship caregivers’ mental health on the relationships between ACEs and children’s internalizing and externalizing problems. A sample of children in kinship care ( N = 224) obtained from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being II was used. Ordinary least squares regression models were conducted. Results indicated that neglect followed by parental substance abuse were found to be the most prevalent ACEs. Child neglect, sexual and emotional abuse, and parental substance abuse were significantly associated with child internalizing problems, whereas sexual and emotional abuse were significantly associated with child externalizing problems. The total number of ACEs and experiencing three or more ACEs were significantly associated with child externalizing problems. Kinship caregivers’ mental health significantly moderated the relationships between neglect, sexual abuse, and child internalizing problems. Caregiver’s mental health also moderated the relationships between emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, and children’s externalizing problems. Findings suggest the importance of addressing ACEs and the need for mental health services to both kinship caregivers and children in kinship care.

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Predictors of mental health emergency department visits and psychiatric hospitalizations in children in foster care

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Stolfi

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Children and Youth Services Review

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Examining child trauma knowledge among kin caregivers: Implications for practice, policy, and research

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

A Qualitative Study in Ireland: Foster Carers and Practitioners Perspectives on Developing a Trauma-Informed Care Psychoeducation Programme

A Qualitative Study in Ireland: Foster Carers and Practitioners Perspectives on Developing a Trauma-Informed Care Psychoeducation Programme

The Negative Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Behavioral Problems of Children in Kinship Care: The Protective Role of Kinship Caregivers’ Mental Health

Predictors of mental health emergency department visits and psychiatric hospitalizations in children in foster care

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