The voices of parents: A qualitative study of a family preservation program

1997 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Coleman ◽  
Don Collins
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Family Preservation Program

Evaluating Intensive Family Preservation Programs: A Methodological Review

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-542
Author(s):  
Amy M. Heneghan ◽  
Sarah M. Horwitz ◽  
John M. Leventhal
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
English Language ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Family Preservation Program

Objectives. To determine the adequacy of evaluations of family preservation services (FPS), which are designed to support families and prevent out-of-home placements of children at risk of abuse or neglect, and to assess the effectiveness of FPS at reducing out-of-home placements of children. Data Sources. References published from 1977 to 1993 were identified from a computerized search of databases for English-language publications using the key phrases "family preservation," "child abuse," and "family-based services." Unpublished references were identified by mail or phone from a listing of more than 200 programs in a national directory. Selection of Studies. Of 802 references initially identified, 46 program evaluations were reviewed. Ten studies met the following inclusion criteria: (1) evaluated an intensive family preservation program, (2) included outcome data in the report, and (3) used a comparison group. Five were randomized trials, and 5 were quasi-experimental studies (nonrandomized). Data Extraction. Descriptive information about the programs and evaluations was collected. To determine methodological quality, two independent raters used a 15- item questionnaire to examine the assignment of families to treatment groups, the interventions provided, and the outcomes assessed. A composite score of 11 or greater represented an acceptable study, 6 to 10 represented an adequate study, and 5 or less represented an unacceptable study. Results. Only two studies were rated acceptable, four were adequate, and four were unacceptable. Methodological shortcomings included poorly defined assessment of risk, inadequate descriptions of the interventions provided, and nonblinded determination of the outcomes. Rates of out-of-home placements were 21% to 59% among families who received FPS and 20% to 59% among comparison families. The relative risk of placement was significantly reduced by FPS in only two studies (one randomized trial and one quasi-experimental study). Conclusions. Despite current widespread use of FPS to prevent out-of-home placements of children, evaluations of FPS are methodologically difficult and show no benefit in reducing rates of out-of-home placements of children at risk of abuse or neglect in 8 of 10 studies. Consistent, methodologically rigorous evaluations are needed to determine the effectiveness of FPS and to guide social policy for high-risk children and their families.

Alliantie in Beeld

KWALON ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne J. Welmers-van de Poll
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Family Treatment ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Working Alliance Inventory ◽  
Family Preservation Program

Alliance at Work – Observation research on the working relationship between care providers and families in intensive outreach family treatment Alliance is an important common factor in the treatment of youth and family problems. When working with multiple family members, building and maintaining strong alliances can be particularly challenging. Alliance at Work (Alliantie in Beeld) is a research project that investigates how alliance processes affect the treatment outcome of IAG, a Dutch homebased family preservation program. Two videotaped IAG sessions of sixty families are analyzed with the System for Observing Family Therapy Alliances. Participants completed the working alliance inventory and treatment outcomes were monitored. Methodological implications and relevance of this observational research project are discussed.

Child maltreatment as a function of cumulative family risk: Findings from the intensive family preservation program

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 92-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Patwardhan ◽  
Kristin Duppong Hurley ◽  
Ronald W. Thompson ◽  
Walter A. Mason ◽  
Jay L. Ringle
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Family Risk ◽  
Family Preservation Program

The Care for Life Family Preservation Program: Outcome Evaluation of a Holistic Community Development Program in Mozambique

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-96
Author(s):  
Angelea Panos ◽  
Patrick Panos ◽  
Ruth Gerritsen-McKane ◽  
Tiago Tendai
Keyword(s):  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
International Association ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Family Preservation Program

Objective: In 2016, Mozambique ranked 13th worldwide in infant mortality (67.9 deaths/1,000 live births) and 20th worldwide in maternal mortality (489 deaths/100,000 live births). This study’s objective was to determine whether a comprehensive program, incorporating the International Association for Community Development’s recommended holistic elements was effective in a country such as Mozambique. Method: Over a 5-year period (2012–2017), an independent, randomized between-group outcome study was conducted to determine whether the holistic Care for Life ( CFL) Family Preservation Program was effective in reducing infant mortality ratios (IMRs) and maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) in Mozambique. Results: At preintervention assessment, intervention and comparison villages were statistically equivalent in both IMR and MMR. After 5 years, intervention villages were significantly below the comparison villages in both IMR (odds ratio = 2.3) and MMR (odds ratio = 4.6). Conclusion: The use of comparison groups demonstrated the CFL program comprehensive, holistic, and sustainable approach is effective.

Implementing the family preservation program: Feedback from focus groups with consumers and providers of services

1995 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 391-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett Drake ◽  
Michael Berfield ◽  
Lisa Ann D'Gama ◽  
J. P. Gallagher ◽  
Michael Gibbs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Preservation Program
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