Incorporating Multifaceted Mental Health Prevention Services in Community Sectors-of-Care

Gewirtz, Abigail H.; August, Gerald J.

doi:10.1007/s10567-007-0029-1

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“…Although it is not uncommon for agencies to offer parenting supports to families residing in emergency, transitional, or supportive housing, the use of empirically supported parenting programs is still quite rare (Gewirtz & Taylor, 2009). Agencies serving families facing homelessness typically are community‐based, grassroots agencies with few resources, high staff turnover, and little access to research‐based services (Gewirtz & August, 2008). The implementation of empirically supported interventions typically requires a longer term investment in programming with extensive training, supervision, and ongoing consultation.…”

Section: Parenting As An Intervention Targetmentioning

confidence: 99%

Promoting positive parenting in the context of homelessness.

Perlman¹,

Cowan²,

Gewirtz³

et al. 2012

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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Recent national reports suggest that nearly 1,000,000 families with children experience homelessness and that this number is rising (National Center on Family Homelessness, 2009; U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2010; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2011). Families experiencing homelessness are disproportionately more likely to have experienced economic, health, and social risk factors. These experiences can adversely influence the parent–child relationship. The purpose of this article is to (a) review the literature on the determinants and contextual issues of parenting in shelters; (b) describe specific programs that are focused on positive parenting in the context of homelessness; and (c) provide practice, research, and policy recommendations for supporting positive parenting among families living without homes.

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Section: Parenting As An Intervention Targetmentioning

confidence: 99%

Promoting positive parenting in the context of homelessness.

Perlman¹,

Cowan²,

Gewirtz³

et al. 2012

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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“…Department of Health and Human Services, 2015). Children in the child welfare system are at high risk for the recurrence of maltreatment (Burns et al, 2004; Gewirtz & August, 2008) and caregivers strongly influence child outcomes (Lovejoy, Graczyk, O'Hare, & Neuman, 2000). Though families in which men are the primary caregivers represent a growing segment of the population (Laughlin, 2013), most research examining the role of parents in the lives of maltreated children has focused on mothers (Berger, 2004).…”

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confidence: 99%

Who Are the Men Caring for Maltreated Youth? Male Primary Caregivers in the Child Welfare System

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The goal of this study is to better understand the characteristics of men who act as primary caregivers of maltreated children. We examined differences between male primary caregivers (fathers) for youth involved in the child welfare system and female primary caregivers (mothers). We conducted secondary data analyses of the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Wellbeing-II (NSCAW-II) baseline data. Overall, primary caregiving fathers and mothers were more similar than different, though a few differences were revealed. Compared to mothers, fathers tended to be older and were more likely to be employed, with a higher household income and older children. Fathers and mothers did not differ in terms of depression or parenting behavior, but there was evidence that mothers have more problems with drug use compared to fathers. Mothers also reported higher levels of internalizing and externalizing problems in their children compared to fathers. Children with male primary caregivers were more likely to have experienced physical abuse but less likely to have experienced emotional abuse or witnessed domestic violence than children with female primary caregivers. These findings may help to inform researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on how to address the needs of male caregivers and their children.

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“…Children in the child welfare system are at a higher risk for serious psychopathology, including disruptive behavior problems and the development of conduct disorder, than are children in the general population (Gewirtz & August, 2008). In fact, one study showed that 39% of children in the child welfare system suffered from attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and/or oppositional defiant disorder (Garland, Hough, McCabe, Yeh, Wood, & Aarons, 2001).…”

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Pathways Triple P and the child welfare system: A promising fit

Petra

Kohl

2010

Children and Youth Services Review

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Parents referred to the child welfare system following maltreatment allegations are often ill-prepared to constructively address child disruptive behaviors, despite the high prevalence of these behaviors among this population. Evidence-based parent-mediated interventions are effective in improving parenting skills; however, they are rarely offered within the child welfare system. The purpose of this pilot project was to evaluate the fit and acceptability of one parent-mediated training program (Pathways Triple P) to case managers and parents within this system of care. We implemented Pathways Triple P and subsequently interviewed referring case managers and parents who had participated in the program. Case managers felt the program would work well within the existing child welfare system and would help them to better serve parents. They felt the program had potential to improve parenting skills and prevent future maltreatment. Parents appreciated the program's use of diverse methods, and the variety of parenting techniques taught. In keeping with case manager expectations, participants reported that their enhanced parenting skills and new ability to use nonphysical discipline resulted in a better home life. We conclude that Pathways Triple P fits well within the child welfare system and is acceptable to both case managers and parents within this system.

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Incorporating Multifaceted Mental Health Prevention Services in Community Sectors-of-Care

Cited by 16 publications

References 50 publications

Promoting positive parenting in the context of homelessness.

Promoting positive parenting in the context of homelessness.

Who Are the Men Caring for Maltreated Youth? Male Primary Caregivers in the Child Welfare System

Pathways Triple P and the child welfare system: A promising fit

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