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Using Eco-Mapping to Understand Family
Strengths and Resources
Katherine McCormick, Ph.D.Sarintha Stricklin, Ph.D.Beth Rous, Ed.D.Minda Kohner-Coogle, B.A.Teri Nowak, M.A.
Division for Early ChildhoodyOctober 15, 2005
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What Is An Eco-map?
● A snapshot in time of a family’s informal and● A snapshot in time of a family s informal and formal supports.
● It shows the links a family has to the larger y gsocial system including:
Informal supports: friends, extended family membersFormal supports: early intervention providers, service agencies
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Let’s Try ItUsing the sample case studyUsing the sample case study…
● Draw a circle in the center of the page with the reporter’s● Draw a circle in the center of the page with the reporter s name in it.
● Add circles for each person / agency the reporter names. ● For each person / agency (other than the reporter), list:
R= the relationship to the support person (e.g., mother)S th t f t id d ( ti l fi i l )S= the type of support provided (e.g., emotional, financial )F= the frequency of support (e.g., 2 x / week)
● Draw arrows between the circles to show whether theDraw arrows between the circles to show whether the relationship is beneficial to one or both people. For example:
Two way arrows between reporter and mother One way arrow from reporter to child
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Your Thoughts…
What do you think families would like about● What do you think families would like about the eco-mapping process?
• What do you think families would NOT like about the eco-mapping process?
● What would you like about using the eco-i ?mapping process?
What would you NOT like about using the eco● What would you NOT like about using the eco-mapping process?
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History of the Eco-Map
● Developed in 1975 by sociologist Ann Hartman p y gto help workers in public child welfare practice
● Long history of use in social sciences
● Some use in intervention & educational settingseducational settings
● Useful with multiple audiences/clients/families● Useful with multiple audiences/clients/families
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How Has It Been Used?
To gain initial informationTo gain initial informationTo measure progress across timeTo describe change in relationships betweenTo describe change in relationships between family membersTo describe or measureTo describe or measure change in relationships, perceptions, and / or satisfaction with service providers and agencies
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Other Ways to Use Eco-Mapping
National Early Childhood Transition Center StudyNational Early Childhood Transition Center Study● To build rapport● Provide a picture of family supports● Provide a picture of family supports● Support / confirm outcomes from other tools
IFSPIFSPFamily assessment tools
To give something meaningful to● To give something meaningful to research participants
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Example A: Few Supports
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Example B: Many Supports
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What Are Some Advantages to Using an Eco Map?Eco-Map?
AdvantagesIce breaker--builds rapport Respondent takes the leadVisual representationDraws out shy respondentsOthers?Others?
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What Are Some Disadvantages to Using an Eco Map?an Eco-Map?
DisadvantagesDisadvantages
Respondents with few supports may feel uncomfortableCan be difficult to readShy respondents may not open upy p y p pOthers?
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How Can I Use This In My / f ?Job / Life?
To build rapport with familiesTo build rapport with familiesTo evaluate program effectiveness & satisfaction To measure change / progress (Pre/Post)To measure change / progress (Pre/Post)To facilitate transition
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We’d Like Your Help!
Tell Us Your Transition StoriesTransition Stories
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Have Questions? We Have A !Answers!
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Th k Y !Thank You!
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