moving upstream by building protective factors. paradigm shift child abuse prevention strategies: ...
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MOVINGUPSTREAM
By BUILDING
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Paradigm Shift
• Child Abuse Prevention Strategies: Target “at risk” families Specialized interventions Focus on reducing risk factors
• New ideas: Go where the kids already are Focus on ALL families Universal, non-stigmatizing, educational approach Acting before anything bad happens Measure results in growth of protective factors/family strengths
Foundational Ideas
a) Multi-generational approachb) A consideration of culturec) The strengths-base perspectived) The biology of stresse) Resiliency theoryf) A focus on well-beingg) The nature of risk and protective factors
the protective factors framework
parental resilience
social connections
knowledge of parenting and child development
concrete support in times of need
social and emotional competence
parental resilience
Psychological health; parents feel supported and able to solve problems; can develop trusting relationships with others and reach out for help
Parents who did not have positive childhood experiences or who are in troubling circumstances need extra support and trusting relationships
social connections
Relationships with extended family, friends, co-workers, other parents with children similar ages
Community norms are developed through social connections
Mutual assistance networks: child care, emotional support, concrete help
knowledge of parenting and child developmentBasic information about how children develop
Basic techniques of developmentally appropriate discipline
Alternatives to parenting behaviors experienced as a child
Help with challenging behaviors
concrete supports
Response to a crisis: food, clothing, shelter
Assistance with daily needs: health care, job
opportunities, transportation, education
Services for parents in crisis: mental health,
domestic violence, substance abuse
Specialized services for children
social and emotional competence
Normal development (like using language to express needs and feelings) creates more positive parent-child interactions
Challenging behaviors, traumatic experiences or development that is not on track require extra adult attention
A Surprise: What children learn in school or other programs goes home to their families
THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES APPROACH
• Benefits ALL families• Builds on family strengths, buffers risk, and
promotes better outcomes• Can be implemented through small but
significant changes in everyday actions• Builds on and can become part of existing
programs, strategies, systems and community opportunities
• Is grounded in research, practice and implementation knowledge
Hhghgh Shared vision and a joint approach
Agreed upon measures of success
Participant activities differentiated but coordinated through a plan of action
Consistent and open communication
An organization(s) to coordinate participating organizations & partners
Common Agenda
Shared Measurement
Mutually Reinforcing Activities
Continuous Communication
Backbone Support
A COLLECTIVE IMPACT Approach:Channeling Change: Making Collective Impact Work, Hanleybrown, Kania, & Kramer, Stanford Social Innovation Review 2012
Center for the Study of Social Policywww.strengtheningfamilies.net
Shirley Pittz, 269-8923Dept. of Health & Social [email protected]
Tammy Sandoval, 786-6731Child Welfare [email protected]
Questions?