the front line worker 1. barbara jaillet positive parenting associate director 2 betsy misch program...
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UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES
OF BALANCING PARENT
EDUCATION AND CRISIS
MANAGEMENTThe Front Line Worker
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THE UNITED ARC POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM294 AVENUE ATURNERS FALLS, MA 01367
Barbara Jaillet
Positive Parenting Associate Director
Betsy Misch
Program Coordinator
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THE POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAMHOW WE STARTED
1980’s – Initial referrals from DMR and DPW primarily to support parents during TPR
Early 1990’s – Panel discussions at disability conferences in MA regarding unmet needs of parents with ID and DD and their families
1995- Urban and rural county surveys of professionals & focus groups with parents to identify service gaps and unmet needs
1997 – Initiation of parenting group with CTF PESP funds
1998 – Establish Positive Parenting Resource Center with DDS Innovation Grant
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THE UNITED ARC MODEL:POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM COMPONENTS Individual parenting support, case management & skills
training – providing PE services to 45-50 families each month Parent education & support groups – typically 3 ongoing
groups (contingent on funding) in addition to 2 ongoing Grandparent support groups
Transitional Supported Living - (quasi-residential services) an apartment building housing 6 apartments for families, and supportive neighbor, community space and outside play area
Volunteer mentoring – 15-20 active volunteers that provide program and family support
Supervised Visitation-provide observation/monitoring or supportive instructional visitation for 12-14 families with out- of home children and their parentsProgram supported 152 families representing 505 individuals during the 2014 fiscal year.
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GOALS FOR TODAY Learn the benefits of teaching child
development and strengthening parent skills.
Gain an understanding of providing Parent Education in alternative settings
Evaluating crisis versus predicament. Identify when it is appropriate to forgo
Parent Education and engage in crisis management.
Recognize the consequences parents face for not addressing crisis.
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THE FRONT LINE WORKERThe Front Line Worker educates and collaborates with families to promote positive change and encourage healthy environments for children and their family.
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THE HUMAN SERVICE FRONT LINE WORKER PROVIDES MANY SERVICES TO THE FAMILY
Support Education Individual Goal Planning Tailor Made Curriculum Community Resources Advocacy Self Sufficiency
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IMPACT ON SOCIETY
Stabilize Communities
School Readiness
Community Health
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IMPACT ON THE FAMILY
Provide a Tool Box of Parenting Skills
Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect
Reduce Stress
Maintain Intact Family
Limit Social Isolation
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IMPACT ON THE INDIVIDUAL
Healthy, Happy Home Environments for Children
Prepare Parents to Meet the Ongoing Needs of their Children
Build Social Connections
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ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS
The family resides in a shelter
The family “couch surfs”
The family has an unsafe situation at home
The family is not comfortable with an in-home visit but is willing to meet in the community
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EXAMPLES OF ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS
Donut Shop Library Car ride Someone else’s home Borrowed office space Fast Food restaurant Playground Park
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CHALLENGES?Lack of privacyDistractingParent being embarrassedHaving to keep an eye on their childrenRunning into someone you know or the parent knowsNo money for food or coffee
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CRISIS VS.
PREDICAMENT
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Crisis: a situation that has reached a critical phase
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Predicament: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
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CRISISForgo parent education and address crisis.
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PREDICAMENT
Ignore it
Address the issue and move on
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HOW TO PREVENT A PREDICAMENT FROM BECOMING A CRISIS Train parents to use a calendar and follow through
Be present when parents are making appointments and follow through with reminder calls around appointment dates.
Make to do lists and assist with parental follow through
Offer to look through mail once a week with the parent and follow through
Break tasks into smaller more manageable parts and follow through
Listen closely to concerns to better identify when a predicament is about to become a crisis.
Take action and follow through
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FOLLOW UP
Regular Check Ins
Collaboration
Referrals as needed
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KNOW YOUR AREA SERVICE PROVIDERS
Be able to make referrals to other service providers in your area.
No one agency can provide all services to a family.
Develop a network with local providers.
Attend community agency meetings
Know emergency services in your area.
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PARENT EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND HOME VISITING MATERIALS
Use of Evidence-based Curricula: Health & Wellness – Alexander Tymchuk Nurturing Parent – Alexander Tymchuk Family Game – Maurice Feldman Sunny Side of the Street - Iris Media Circles of Security Supplemental Materials: Channing Bete Scriptographic booklets Activity or Game-based learning, role
play, flash cards and Bingo (WELLNESS REPRODUCTION &
PUBLISHING)
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REFENCES Boydell, K, M., Gladstone, Brenda, M., McKeever, Patricia. (2006).
Recasting Research into Children’s Experiences of Parental Mental Illness: Beyond Risk and Resilience. Social Science & Medicine. Volume 62, pp. 2540-2550.
Center on the Developing Child (2012). Executive Function (In Brief). Retrieved from www.developingchild.harvard.edu.
Center on the Developing Child (2013). The Science of Neglect(InBrief). Retrieved from www.developingchild.harvard.edu.
Centers for Disease Control, The Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Child Maltreatment Through the Promotion of Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships Between Children and Caregivers. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/pdf/CM_Strategic_Direction--Long-a.pdf
Hancock, Terry, B., Kaiser, Ann, P. (2003). Teaching Parents New Skills to Support Their Young Children’s Development. Infants & Young Children Volume 16, Number 1, pp. 9–21. https://www.med.unc.edu/earandhearing/pediatric-services/the-childrens-cochlear-implant-center-at-unc/trainings/csi/copy_of_kaiser_16_1.pdf
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THANK YOUAny Questions for Barbara or Betsy?