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Program Approaches
Since the term "family preservation services" was coined in the 1980s, there has been considerable confusion about the essential elements of these services and which types of programs fall into this category. Although family preservation programs share many common characteristics, they vary considerably with respect to auspices (public or private agencies), theoretical orientation, target population, identified problem, and primary location of service. Programs also vary dramatically in terms of intensity, duration, caseloads, and teaming with other professionals or paraprofessionals.
Considering Goals: An Example of Two Intensive Home-Based Family Services
Zeira & Blythe
Journal of Family Social Work, 6(3), 2001
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Provides a summary of 21 goal categories based on the goals established by workers and clients in two home-based family service agencies employing different intervention models. These categories may help inform practitioners in their work with clients and also suggest outcome indicators for monitoring client progress.
Family Preservation Protocol
Family Support Work Group, Wayne County (MI) Family Independence Agency (1997)
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A description of Wayne County Family Independence Agency's family preservation protocol, including sample forms and training and evaluation recommendations.
Family Preservation and Support: Family Preservation Programs
Child Welfare League of America National Data Analysis System (2003)
State-by-State customizable data reports on the number of children in family preservation programs, the amount of money spent, and the types of services provided.
Family Preservation Through Home-Based Family Therapy: An Overview
Jordan, Alvarado, Braley, & Williams
Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 12(3), 2001
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An overview of the history and development of home-based family therapy, including a case example.
Family Preservation With the Substance Abusing Family: A Two Day Curriculum
University of Denver Child Welfare Training and Research Project (2000)
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This training program for child welfare workers explains how to adapt family preservation programs for families affected by substance abuse. Includes a trainer's guide.
In-Home Continuing Care Services for Substance-Affected Families: The Bridges Program
Gruber, Fleetwood, & Herring
Social Work, 46(3), 2001
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A preliminary view of a continuing care substance abuse recovery services program designed to assist the substance-affected family.
Keeping Families Together: The Homebuilders Model
Behavioral Sciences Institute (1991)
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This description of the Homebuilders program offers assistance to individuals or groups who are considering beginning a similar family preservation services program.
Preventing Breakdown: A Manual for Those Working With Families and the Individuals Within Them
Hamer (2005)
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Describes Option 2, a modified treatment model for families at risk of child placement, based on the Homebuilders program.
Three Models of Family-Centered Placement Prevention Services
Nelson, Landsman, & Deutelbaum
Child Welfare, 69(1), 1990
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Identifies three distinct models of family-centered placement prevention services: crisis intervention, home-based, and family treatment. Discusses similarities and differences in philosophy, theory, and organization.
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