Social Support in Family Reunification: A Qualitative Study

Lietz, Cynthia A.; Lacasse, Jeffrey R.; Cacciatore, Joanne

doi:10.1080/10522158.2011.531454

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“…Formal and informal support has also been shown to be very beneficial during the family reunification process. In terms of formal support (inside and outside the protection system), this study highlights both the need to link children to formal resources available locally and the need to provide the support of professionals in the protection system who can be very important mentors for children during the reunification process (Lietz et al 2011).…”

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“…Third, the scientific literature establishes the availability of support that is both formal (Rodrigo et al 2007;Cole & Caron 2010;Lietz et al 2011;Balsells et al 2014) and informal (Nickerson et al 2007;Kimberlin et al 2009;Fernandez & Lee 2011;Lee et al 2013) in nature during the reunification process as an important factor in the use of child protection measures to protect families. In this sense, some authors note the relative lack of formal support received by children and adolescents during the family's separation and the process of preparing for reunification (Fuentes-Peláez et al 2013).…”

Section: Children's Participation In Family Reunification Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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‘They didn't tell me anything; they just sent me home’: children's participation in the return home

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Balsells

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Child & Family Social Work

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The reality of child protection systems typically demonstrates a lack of attention to the voices of children. There are studies that confirm this fact and offer evidence of the benefits of participation, but gaps remain regarding the elements and processes that favour it. This qualitative study attempts to contribute to knowledge in this area through a detailed analysis of the perspectives of the actors involved and the role that children play in the return home. This article analyses the elements involved in the participation of the children when a return home is proposed after a period of family or residential foster care. As part of the study, 18 semi‐structured interviews were conducted and 22 discussion groups were created with a total of 135 participants (63 child protection services workers, 42 parents and 30 children and adolescents). The data were analysed using a content analysis process and underwent a peer review process in Atlas.ti. The results indicate that the participation of children and adolescents in the return home centres around (i) understanding the return home, (ii) strategies and emotional processes and (iii) social support.

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Section: Discussion and Practical Implicationsmentioning

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Section: Children's Participation In Family Reunification Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

‘They didn't tell me anything; they just sent me home’: children's participation in the return home

Inchaurrondo

Tió

Balsells

et al. 2016

Child & Family Social Work

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“…As experiências e sentimentos habituais neste novo estádio aparecem marcados pela vivência habitual de uma lua de mel e de diferentes sentimentos que vão desde a felicidade até à insegurança e ao medo (Balsells et al, 2014(Balsells et al, , 2015Del Valle & Zurita, 2007). O apoio social recebido resulta ser um fator protetor importante na prevenção do insucesso na reunificação e consolidação as mudanças realizadas (Lietz, Lacasse, & Cacciatore, 2011;Terling, 1999). E, por sua vez, as famílias também podem transformar-se em agentes pró-ativos, apoiando outras famílias em processos de acolhimento (Balsells et al, 2015;Lietz, 2007;Lietz et al, 2011;Lietz & Strength, 2009).…”

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“…O apoio social recebido resulta ser um fator protetor importante na prevenção do insucesso na reunificação e consolidação as mudanças realizadas (Lietz, Lacasse, & Cacciatore, 2011;Terling, 1999). E, por sua vez, as famílias também podem transformar-se em agentes pró-ativos, apoiando outras famílias em processos de acolhimento (Balsells et al, 2015;Lietz, 2007;Lietz et al, 2011;Lietz & Strength, 2009).…”

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Reunificação familiar e acolhimento residencial em Portugal-Norte: visões dos intervenientes

Arizmendi

Almeida

2017

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ResumoEm Portugal, 2703 crianças em acolhimento perspetivam regressar para a família biológica. A investigação combina as perspetivas de crianças, pais e profissionais sobre reunificação familiar, identificando necessidades, comportamentos, procedimentos e atitudes. A amostra foi composta por 45 participantes, distribuídos em 6 grupos focais e 8 entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os resultados revelam que os sentimentos vivenciados pelas famílias durante o processo, a consciência dos problemas e da medida afetam a colaboração com os profissionais. Em complementaridade, os resultados apontam para a necessidade de intervenções socioeducativas durante o processo e de suporte específico após a saída do acolhimento. Palavras-chave: reunificação familiar, resiliência, acolhimento residencial, proteção da infância AbstractIn Portugal, 2703 children in Residential Care are expected to return to their biological families. The research combines the perspectives of children, parents and professionals about family reunification, identifying their needs, behaviour, procedures and attitudes. The sample was composed of 45 participants, distributed in 6 focus groups and 8 semi-structured interviews. Results showed that feelings experienced by families during the process and the awareness about the problems and the measure affect their collaboration with professionals. Moreover, results also point to the need of socio-educative interventions during the process and specific support after leaving care.

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“…Rigorous studies that identify age (Cossar et al, ; Holland & O'Neill, ), support (Lee, Hwang, Socha, Pau, & Shaw, ; Lietz, Lacasse, & Cacciatore, ), and emotional management (Balsells, Pastor, Mateos, et al, ; Mateos et al, ; Nybell, ) as variables to consider in encouraging this participation in family reunification processes are emerging.…”

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confidence: 99%

Good professional practices for promoting positive parenting and child participation in reunification processes

Inchaurrondo

Fuentes-Peláez

Vicente

et al. 2018

Child & Family Social Work

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Professional support of families that are under temporary protection, with the goal of reunification, is necessary for helping families re‐establish their family dynamics. Without this support, the conditions that contributed to child abuse and neglect will likely persist. In this context, the attitude of professionals towards positive parenting and child participation is a decisive factor. The quantitative study presented here contributes knowledge regarding these 2 variables. The study was conducted with 106 professionals who work in the child protection system. The results show a high degree of consensus among professionals regarding the following practices: (a) incorporating positive parenting into family reunification processes; (b) training the biological parents in parenting skills; and (c) promoting the active participation of children in foster care and reunification. Regarding the latter point, the study found that older and more experienced professionals are more open and inclined to promote participation in family reunification processes. The practical implications of the results invite us to review attitudinal competencies training for professionals working in child protection services, focusing on encouraging a positive attitude towards the parental competencies of the biological family and the active participation of children in foster care and reunification. These professionals' attitudes are a key factor in mediating the process of family reunification.

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Social Support in Family Reunification: A Qualitative Study

Cited by 31 publications

References 42 publications

‘They didn't tell me anything; they just sent me home’: children's participation in the return home

‘They didn't tell me anything; they just sent me home’: children's participation in the return home

Reunificação familiar e acolhimento residencial em Portugal-Norte: visões dos intervenientes

Good professional practices for promoting positive parenting and child participation in reunification processes

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