Working with Vulnerable Families
A Partnership Approach
Published on 17. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-0-521-74446-1 (ISBN)
Description
Working with Vulnerable Families embodies the universal edict - that for societies to flourish we must enhance the opportunities for our children to reach their physical, intellectual, emotional and social potential. For families facing issues of marginalisation, poverty, domestic violence, drug and alcohol dependence or mental illness, such ideals can seem particularly daunting. In a thoroughly candid and engaging style, this groundbreaking text transcends narrow professional boundaries to demonstrate how those working in diverse health, education and social welfare settings can work collaboratively with one another and with parents to protect, nurture and support young children from birth to 8 years. The book draws together a broad range of research-based theory, practice wisdom and successful real-world exemplars to explicate the core values, knowledge and skills required when working with families with multiple and complex needs.
Reviews / Votes
'Prevention of child abuse is among the most difficult challenges facing contemporary societies. In this volume, a number of leading experts provide powerful insights not only into the problem, but more importantly, on the prospects for addressing its solution.' Alan Hayes, Director, Australian Institute of Family StudiesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 4 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-74446-1 (9780521744461)
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Cambridge University Press
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E-Book
07/2010
Cambridge University Press
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Persons
Fiona Arney is Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Child Protection. Dorothy Scott is the Foundation Chair of Child Protection and the inaugural Director of the Australian Centre for Child Protection.
Content
Foreword F. Stanley; Introduction; 1. Think child, think family, think community D. Scott, F. Arney and G. Vimpani; 2. Family strengths: an international perspective J. DeFrain, S. Asay and J. Geggie; 3. Harnessing 'resilience' when working with children and families E. Farrall and F. Arney; 4. Working within and between organisations D. Scott; 5. Family centred practice in early childhood settings D. Scott; 6. Sustained nurse home visiting with families of aboriginal children F. Arney, K. Bowering, A. Chong, V. Healy and B. Volkmer; 7. Including fathers in work with vulnerable families R. Fletcher; 8. Parenting in a new culture: working with refugee families K. Lewig, F. Arney, M. Salveron and M. Barredo; 9. Responding to parents with complex problems who are involved with statutory child protection services F. Arney, R. Lange and C. Zufferey; 10. Engaging family members in decision-making in child welfare contexts M. Connolly; 11. Supporting parents whose children are in out-of-home care M. Salveron, K. Lewig and F. Arney; 12. Using evidence-informed practice to support vulnerable families F. Arney, K. Lewig, L. Bromfield and P. Holzer; 13. Spreading promising ideas and innovations in child and family services K. Lewig, F. Arney, M. Salveron, H. McLaren, C. Gibson and D. Scott.