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Timm, Matthew A. "The Regional Intervention Program: Family Treatment by Family Members." Behavioral Disorders 19, no. 1 (November 1993): 34–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/019874299301900105.
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The Regional Intervention Program represents a pioneering approach to the delivery of community-based family-centered services. Parents of young children with behavioral disorders and/or developmental delays serve as primary therapists for their children, as principal trainers of other parents, and as daily operators of the service delivery system. Founded in 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee, the current Regional Intervention Program network is composed of 21 certified programs in 13 communities in the United States and Brazil. The conceptual framework that guided initial program design and selected elements of the program model are discussed.
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Thompson, Lyke, Christian Lobb, Richard Elling, Sandra Herman, Ted Jurkiewicz, and Charito Hulleza. "Pathways to Family Empowerment: Effects of Family-Centered Delivery of Early Intervention Services." Exceptional Children 64, no. 1 (October 1997): 99–113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/001440299706400107.
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This study explores how the method of delivery for early intervention services impacts perceptions of empowerment among families. Analysis of data collected from 270 randomly sampled families participating in the State of Michigan's Early On (Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) program suggests two paths by which empowerment is effected. Along one path, implementation of program components via a family-centered framework appears to help increase empowerment. An alternative path models how family-centered delivery may help to build a family's support network. This is related to reduced stress and increased empowerment. Findings support programs emphasizing family-centered methods of service delivery.
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Shimizu, Helena Eri, and Carlos Rosales. "Family perspective on a family care program." Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem 16, no. 5 (October 2008): 883–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0104-11692008000500014.
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This study aimed at assessing the family's perspective on a family care program to better understand the challenges and potential capacities for changing the health care model. A qualitative study was carried out to assess the Family Health Program in the city of São Sebastião, Brasília, Brazil. Data was collected through direct systematic observations of the workflow developed by the program's team, and through focal groups with family members. The discourse of the collective subject was used in data analysis and showed that health prevention and promotion actions and the relationship between providers and consumers were positively evaluated while access to health services, drugs and providers was negatively evaluated. There is no assurance of comprehensive and continuous care to the family, which points to the need of reviewing the strategies of health service organization for more effective involvement of the community to meet their health needs.
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Ahsan, Nilofer. "The Family Preservation and Support Services Program." Future of Children 6, no. 3 (1996): 157. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/1602603.
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Ainsworth, Frank. "Program evaluation for child and family services: What can be done?" Children Australia 23, no. 2 (1998): 39–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1035077200008622.
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This article is about program evaluation for child and family services. It sets out to offer some basic frameworks for thinking about program evaluation and about the issue of program effectiveness. A rationale for the emphasis on effectiveness is identified and then linked to three areas of possible measurement. These areas, changes in user/client condition, quality of services provided and user/client satisfaction, are then considered in more detail. Finally, it is argued that service users/clients will gain from program evaluation exercises. The evaluation of services contributes potentially to an improvement in the effectiveness of child and family services so service users/clients obtain benefit from such evaluations.
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Briggs, Patricia. "Family Aide Services in Victoria." Children Australia 14, no. 3 (1989): 9–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0312897000002307.
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Data has been gathered by the Family Aide Projects Association from family aide services throughout the State of Victoria to enable policy and program decision making within the family aide program to be better informed. The 52 member agencies were canvassed to generate information which gives a more comprehensive picture of the operation of services than previously available. This paper presents a summary of the survey process and outcome.
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Ani, Luh Seri, I. Made Merdana, and Nyoman Sumiati. "FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AT DENPASAR TOWARD A HEALTHY CITY." Jurnal Pengembangan Kota 7, no. 2 (December 3, 2019): 120–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/jpk.7.2.120-127.
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One of the goals of urban development is to improve the quality of life of the people, especially in the aspect of health, as found in Denpasar, Bali, which wants to create a healthy city. Denpasar City Development is expected to create and improve health services for the entire community. Improved health infrastructure services are expected to support other government health programs, including the Family Planning Program (KB) as an effort to inhibit the rate of population growth that negatively impacts the economy and environment of a rural and urban area. Through family planning programs people can set the number of children and the desired pregnancy distance, especially for people who live in urban areas. This study aimed to determine contraceptive services in Fertile Age Women (WRA) in urban areas. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted on 1,777 women of childbearing age in Denpasar City. Data on family planning users were obtained from the BKKBN family data collection in 2018. The survey data were processed through univariate and bivariate analysis to determine trends in the use of contraceptives in Denpasar. 55.7% of family planning services in Denpasar are in a bad category. Fertile Age Women (WUS) in the city of Denpasar do not have health insurance (41.6%), do not receive family planning information through the media (41.1%), do not get information from health workers (73.5%), do not get field visit from the health workers ( 96.5%) and do not receive counseling services (59.8%). The low utilization of family planning services will affect the quality of life of the community in Denpasar, especially the WUS, and become a barrier to achieve a healthy city.
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Campbell, Lynda. "Intensive Family Services in Australia: A ‘snapshot’." Children Australia 29, no. 4 (2004): 4–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1035077200006155.
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This paper reports a survey of 21 Intensive Family Services programs, members of the Intensive Family Services National Practice Symposium. The survey was designed to elicit a ‘snapshot’ of program models, operational issues and policy matters within these services, in order to consolidate some understanding of the evolution of Intensive Family Preservation Services since the developments of the early 1990s.
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Syahputra, Ilham, Hidayat Hidayat, and Ratih Baiduri. "Implementation of Program to Increase Men's Participation in the Use of Vasectomy Contraception." Jurnal Administrasi Publik : Public Administration Journal 10, no. 1 (May 8, 2020): 92–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.31289/jap.v10i1.3474.
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This study aims to find out how to implement a program to increase the use of vasectomy contraception, to identify the implementation of vasectomy contraceptive services and to know the role and function of stakeholders in the implementation of vasectomy contraceptive use policies. This research was conducted through a qualitative research with a descriptive approach conducted in Tanjung Morawa Sub-District, Deli Serdang Regency. The research informants were determined by purposive sampling technique by involving the Department of Family Planning program manager in Deli Serdang District, family planning counselors, family planning cadres and acceptors (users) of vasectomy contraception. Research data collection were done through interviews, observation and documentation studies. The results indicates that the management of family planning programs was based on the mandate of Law No. 52/2009 where the government through the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) carries out the function of controlling population and organizing family planning (KB) programs. In managing the vasectomy family planning program in Tanjung Morawa Sub-district, Deli Serdang Regency, there were several parties that have an important role in disseminating information and facilitating vasectomy services such as the Population Control Office, Family Planning and Women's Empowerment, Deli Serdang Regency Child Protection, Family Planning Extension, Family Planning Motivators and Family Planning Cadres. Strategy of vasectomy service for free, mobile services as well as the provision of incentives for vasectomy acceptors were able to attract men’s interest to be involved in family planning programs as users of vasectomy contraception.
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Watson-Jarvis, Kay, Cyne Johnston, and Camillia Clark. "Evaluation of a Family Education Program: For Overweight Children and Adolescents." Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 72, no. 4 (December 2011): 191–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.3148/72.4.2011.191.
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Increased child and youth overweight and obesity, as well as significant health effects associated with obesity, have led to recommendations for multicomponent prevention programs. In 2005 to 2006, the former Calgary Health Region (now Alberta Health Services) had an opportunity to develop, deliver, and evaluate an early intervention service for families with children at risk for overweight and obesity. Using available evidence and with access to key advisors, core team members developed and implemented a curriculum for a family-focused, behaviour-based education program entitled Make It HAPPEN. A health-centred approach based on the physical, mental, and social well-being of the whole child was used. Physical, selfesteem, and quality-of-life measures were included in program evaluation. After the program, statistically significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) percentile and z-score were seen, as were increases in quality of life. Self-esteem improved significantly for children with initial BMI percentiles of at least 98. Evaluation results indicate that an effective program can be developed with limited resources to meet best practice needs. Potentially, such programs could be integrated into other community obesity prevention programs or within primary health services models.
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Andriani, Melda, Megawati Megawati, Asriwati Asriwati, and Lucia Lastiur. "Factor Affecting the Utilization of Family Planning Program Services." Journal La Medihealtico 2, no. 2 (March 1, 2021): 41–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v2i2.315.
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Family planning to spacing or planning the number and distance of pregnancies using contraception. Data on active family planning participants based on the type of contraception at the Pasie Raya Community Health Center in 2019 was 39.4%, there was no increase in the coverage of active KB participants based on the type of contraception in 2018 of 49.4%. The aim is to find out what are the factors that influence the use of family planning program services for women in the working area of the Pasie Raya Community Health Center. This type of research is a combination research (mixed methods research) combining or combining quantitative methods and qualitative methods with Accidental Sampling sampling techniques on 90 samples and 5 informants. Quantitative data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression tests. The results of the study showed the influence of knowledge, information sources, culture, family support and support from health workers on the utilization of family planning program services. Based on the multivariate analysis, the support variable for health workers is the dominant variable, while the results of the qualitative analysis on key informants and supporters can be concluded that women have taken advantage of the Kb service program, but most of the women do not understand and understand the benefits that are obtained from the family planning program. The conclusion from the health workers is very important in the utilization of family planning program services. It is recommended that the Health Office conduct more evaluations of family planning services at the Puskesmas. It is necessary to improve the quality of Kb services by including health workers in training.
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Clout, Peter, Sue Clout, Jenny Apps, and Jacinta Cook. "The Family Support Innovation Projects in Victoria: A progress report from Ballarat Family Services." Children Australia 31, no. 4 (2006): 29–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1035077200011329.
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Ballarat Family Services is the service that has evolved in Ballarat, Victoria as a result of a Department of Human Services initiative, the Family Support Innovation Projects. More than two years after the commencement of the program, Ballarat Family Services is leading a major re-orientation of the service system for families who have borderline involvement with the statutory Child Protection system. This re-orientation involves all parts of the service system, including the nature of the collaborative relationships between non-government agencies and the statutory Child Protection Agency. It has also led to Ballarat Family Services revisiting the nature and purpose of the practice of family support work. This paper will give an overview of the development of Ballarat Family Services and go on to outline the lessons learned in practice, placing them in the context of current theory and research.
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Wheeler, Wendy Polsky, Linda J. Reetz, and John J. Wheeler. "Facilitating Effective Transition in Early Intervention Services: Parent Involvement." Rural Special Education Quarterly 12, no. 1 (March 1993): 55–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/875687059301200109.
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The transition of students with disabilities from programs serving birth to 2-year- olds to preschool special education programs serving 3 to 5-year-olds in public schools and other agencies must be accomplished through communication and collaboration between parents and professionals. This article highlights how to enable parents to make an informed decision in the selection of a future program for their child. It further identifies factors parents may wish to consider in selecting a new preschool program: home-based vs. center-based, time in program, curriculum, family support, and family involvement in the educational program.
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Stanczyk, Alex, Sarah Carnochan, Evelyn Hengeveld-Bidmon, and Michael J. Austin. "Family-Focused Services for TANF Participants Facing Acute Barriers to Work: Pathways to Implementation." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 99, no. 3 (July 2018): 219–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1044389418783253.
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In 2014, California implemented the Family Stabilization (FS) program within its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs). FS fills two key service gaps in TANF that have been identified in the literature—namely, addressing participant barriers to work and supporting child well-being. Research on programs addressing these gaps in TANF remains limited. This qualitative policy implementation study describes FS program design and implementation in 11 California county human service agencies and explores links to agency and community context. We find that state-encouraged flexibility resulted in three distinct approaches to FS services, staffing, and structure. Alignment between agency context and program design emerged as central to implementation decisions. These findings yield implications for research, policy, and management practice among welfare-to-work administrators.
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Muharman, Nur Ikhlas, and Irmawita Irmawita. "Description of Health Extention Services in Moving Implementation of Family Planning Program at Korong Tembok." SPEKTRUM: Jurnal Pendidikan Luar Sekolah (PLS) 8, no. 4 (December 31, 2020): 409. http://dx.doi.org/10.24036/spektrumpls.v8i4.110059.
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This research is motivated by the implementation of family planning programs by residents. This is allegedly due to maintaining the cleanliness of the extension services carried out by the Village Midwives. This study aims to describe: (1) extension services; (2) assistance services; and (3) health services for participants who take part in the family planning program in Korean Tembok. This research is descriptive quantitative research. The population in this study was taken by all participants who took part in extension activities as much as 40 people and the sample was taken as much as 75% of the population, namely 30 people using cluster random sampling technique. The data technique used questionnaires while the data collection tools used questionnaire data which were analyzed using descriptive analysis of proportions. The results of this study indicate: 1) village midwife services in the aspect of extension services in driving the implementation of family planning programs look high; 2) village midwife services in the aspect of accompanying services in driving the implementation of family planning programs look high; And 3) village midwife services in the aspect of facility services in driving the implementation of family planning programs to appear higher. The suggestions are researching: 1) it is hoped that the health extension officers can improve the services provided in the implementation of counseling; 2) it is hoped that the members of the community will increase their awareness of health, especially in implementing family planning programs; And 3) it is hoped that other researchers will find and examine other variables related to health education.Keywords: extension services, family planning program, health
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Maleimakuni, Hans Julianus, and Yohanes Payong. "SISTEM INFORMASI PELAYANAN KELUARGA BERENCANA KAMPUNG KB BERBASIS WEB PADA DINAS PENGENDALIAN PENDUDUK DAN KB KABUPATEN ALOR." High Education of Organization Archive Quality: Jurnal Teknologi Informasi 11, no. 2 (July 12, 2021): 67–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.52972/hoaq.vol11no2.p67-72.
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In the success of the KKBPK program, competent program managers are needed, and can utilize technology properly to support the implementation of the program, especially in managing a complete, structured, and transparent information system to service officers and also the community so that the need for information is needed by every party involved. interested parties can be fulfilled properly, completely, quickly. The purpose of this research is to build a Web-Based Information System for Family Planning Services at the Alor District Family Planning and Family Planning Service to make it easier for family planning field officers (PLKB) to convey all information and activities for family planning services. The method used for designing this system is the waterfall method. The results to be achieved through the Web-Based Kampung KB Family Planning Service Information System are to make it easier for family planning field officers to convey all information and family planning service activities carried out to all service users, both service officers and the general public.
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Jordan, Julie, Lola Bishop, and Robynne Hunt. "The Family and Baby Program: Becoming More Accountable." Australian Journal of Primary Health 6, no. 4 (2000): 126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py00045.
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The aim of this paper is to discuss briefly Child and Youth Health's (CYH) Family and Baby Program (FAB). CYH is a statewide community health service for young South Australians funded by the State Government. The organisation has a primary health care focus and works in partnership with individuals, families and communities to enhance the health status of children and young people in South Australia, focusing on the promotion of health and the prevention of ill health. CYH has two divisions, the Child and Family Health Service (which offers health services to families of children aged 0 to 12 years) and The Second Story (which serves the health needs of young people aged 12 to 25 years). It also has a Parent Helpline, a statewide telephone information and support service for parents of both children and young people.
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Townsend, PhD, CTRS, Jasmine, and Marieke Van Puymbroeck, PhD, CTRS. "Understanding the intentions of families with a child with autism to participate in a family recreation program: A pilot study." American Journal of Recreation Therapy 12, no. 1 (January 1, 2013): 16–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2013.0036.
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Family systems theory and the Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning are useful frameworks that can provide guidance in the development of family recreation services for families with children with autism. These families may experience positive and successful outcomes from family leisure participation, yet few family recreation programs exist that can appropriately accommodate their needs. A Web-based study was conducted following the principles of the reasoned action approach to understand the beliefs and intentions surrounding participation in a family recreation program. Findings revealed that families have high intentions to participate, as well as positive attitudes toward participation. This information can prove useful to recreational therapy service providers as they consider developing family services.
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Drisko, James W. "Utilization-Focused Evaluation of Two Intensive Family Preservation Programs." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 79, no. 1 (February 1998): 62–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.1800.
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The author evaluates The Brightside Intensive Family Intervention (IFI) Program and the Massachusetts Department of Social Services' Family Life Center (FLC), which share a referral pool of 47 client families. The families were interviewed to assess the two programs from the consumers' perspective. Applying Patton's utilization-focused evaluation, qualitative information offered feedback to program staff and supervisors and quantitative data provided an administrative summary of the success of both programs. The structure and process of each program, as experienced by its clients, were linked with outcome. Families found these tertiary prevention programs worked well to support their dignity and expand their community connections. Agency auspices were unimportant to most parents, who preferred a team model and relatively longer contact. Most parents viewed concrete services as ancillary to relationship-based work.
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Cohen, Shirley, John Agosta, Judith Cohen, and Rachel Warren. "Supporting Families of Children with Severe Disabilities." Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps 14, no. 2 (June 1989): 155–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154079698901400207.
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This article addresses the issue of how best to provide families of children who have severe disabilities with the support services they need to maintain their well-being. Relevant federal and state programs for family-related services are analyzed, and current service themes are discussed. Principles for program design are presented, and recommendations for policy are offered.
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Jamaluddin, Jamaluddin, Bahtiar Bahtiar, and Sarmadan Sarmadan. "PELAYANAN PUSAT KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL (PUSKESOS) DALAM PENANGGULANGAN KEMISKINAN (Studi di Kelurahan Abeli Dalam Kecamatan Puuwatu Kota Kendari)." WELL-BEING: Journal of Social Welfare 2, no. 1 (June 5, 2021): 159. http://dx.doi.org/10.52423/well-being.v2i1.20002.
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This study aims to determine the services of social welfare centers (Puskesos) in poverty reduction in Abeli Dalam Village, Puuwatu District, Kendari City. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data collection technique was carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation with 13 research informants. 5 people from the implementation team of the social welfare center (Puskesos), and 8 additional informants, 1 TKSK and 7 community members who are beneficiaries of Puskesmas services in Abeli Dalam Village, Puuwatu District, Kendari CityThe results showed that social welfare center services (Puskesos) are located in Abeli Dalam Village government by providing social welfare center services in the program including: Healthy Idonesia Card (KIS), Family Hope Program (PKH), Non-Tunia Food Assistance (BPNT), and Cash Social Assistance (BST). which is carried out by Puskesmas to the poor, namely: 1) making changes in the form of activities, these activities are in the form of socialization. 2) assist in overcoming problems, by providing quality service assistance to poor individuals / families / households must have clear, straightforward, easy to understand and implement procedures. These activities include; receiving complaints, checking the status of potential beneficiaries with data validation and verification processes, complaint handling services according to program needs, in this case the KIS, PKH, BPNT, BST programs, and handling referrals. With 700 KIS recipients, 77 PKH family heads, 137 BPNT family heads, and 6 BST family heads. The number of service recipients for the poor was 174 households out of 202 households. These are found in Puskesmas services as well as the benefits of puskesmas services for the community that can have a good impact on community welfare and poverty reduction, and contribute to the fulfillment of the right to access health services, education, basic food assistance, and cash social assistance can be achieved
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Rodrigo, María José, Ana Delia Correa, María Luisa Máiquez, Juan Carlos Martín, and Guacimara Rodríguez. "Family Preservation Services on the Canary Islands." European Psychologist 11, no. 1 (January 2006): 57–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040.11.1.57.
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This article describes the results of a parenting program “Apoyo Personal y Familiar,” (APF; Personal and Family Support program) targeted at parents of families at high psychosocial risk. APF aims at preventing unnecessary placement of children from vulnerable families into foster-care by increasing parental competence in order to improve their autonomous functioning. The program is implemented through group meetings in community centers. The method involves exposing the parents to parental views and practices in specific child-rearing episodes and encouraging them to reflect on their own views and the consequences on child development. In the Intervention group 144 mothers completed the pretest and posttest measures and 155 mothers were in a waiting-list comparison group. Self-report measures on parental implicit theories, child-rearing practices, and personal agency were used to perform the evaluation. Group discourse and the monitor's behavior observed during the sessions were used as predictors of the program's efficacy. Compared to control mothers, program mothers endorsed less simple views on child development, reported positive changes in their child-rearing practices, and had more confidence in their personal resources and a more accurate view of their parental role. Group effect sizes on the outcome measures were predicted by the type of group discourse and the type of group management observed during the sessions. The use of a perspectivist discourse was positive for promoting complex ideas and actions, whereas a self-centered discourse was positive for improving personal agency and for reporting less use of permissive practices. The role of the monitor was particularly relevant for reinforcing the mothers' sense of confidence in their own resources and for facilitating changes in child-rearing tactics.
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Pauwels, Judith, and Amanda Weidner. "The Cost of Family Medicine Residency Training:." Family Medicine 50, no. 2 (February 2, 2018): 123–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.22454/fammed.2018.844856.
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Background and Objectives: Numerous organizations are calling for the expansion of graduate medical education (GME) positions nationally. Developing new residency programs and expanding existing programs can only happen if financial resources are available to pay for the expenses of training beyond what can be generated in direct clinical income by the residents and faculty in the program. The goal of this study was to evaluate trended data regarding the finances of family medicine residency programs to identify what financial resources are needed to sustain graduate medical education programs. Methods: A group of family medicine residency programs have shared their financial data since 2002 through a biennial survey of program revenues, expenses, and staffing. Data sets over 12 years were collected and analyzed, and results compared to analyze trends. Results: Overall expenses increased 70.4% during this period. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) GME revenue per resident increased by 15.7% for those programs receiving these monies. Overall, total revenue per resident, including clinical revenues, state funding, and any other revenue stream, increased 44.5% from 2006 to 2016. The median cost per resident among these programs, excluding federal GME funds, is currently $179,353; this amount has increased over the 12 years by 93.7%. Conclusions: For this study group of family medicine programs, data suggests a cost per resident per year, excluding federal and state GME funding streams, of about $180,000. This excess expense compared to revenue must be met by other agencies, whether from CMS, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state expenditures or other sources, through stable long-term commitments to these funding mechanisms to ensure program viability for these essential family medicine programs in the future.
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Kalinyak, Christopher M., Faye A. Gary, Cheryl M. Killion, and M. Jane Suresky. "An Overview of Quality Programs that Support Transition-Aged Youth." Journal of Youth Development 11, no. 1 (December 15, 2016): 98–115. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2016.437.
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This article provides a concise overview of several programs that deliver services to transition-aged youth, ages 14–29. Included are family support, the Assisting Unaccompanied Children and Youth program, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration services, the wraparound approach, intensive home-based treatment, multisystemic therapy, foster care, independent living, mentoring, the Steps to Success program, the Jump on Board for Success program, the Options program, the Positive Action program, the Transition to Success model, and the Transition to Independence Program. Primary focus is placed upon the usefulness of each of the programs in facilitating successful outcomes for transition-aged youth.
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Swenson, J. Robert, Tim Aubry, Katharine Gillis, Colleen Macphee, Nicholas Busing, Nick Kates, Sarah Pantin, and Vivien Runnels. "Development and Implementation of a Collaborative Mental Health Care Program in a Primary Care Setting: The Ottawa Share Program." Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health 27, no. 2 (September 1, 2008): 75–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2008-0019.
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This article presents the results of a needs assessment of family physicians and residents concerning the provision of mental health care and an implementation evaluation of a multidisciplinary mental health service demonstration project, linking 2 family practices with mental health services of a general hospital. Family physicians and residents reported that collaborative mental health care provision would enhance but not replace their management of patients with mental health problems. The implementation evaluation found that collaborative care provided by a multidisciplinary mental health team co-located with family physicians was accepted by patients and valued by family physicians. Because of a shortage of family physicians, few patients from the mental health system who lacked family physicians were able to gain access to primary care through this project.
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Simanjuntak, Menara, Haryadi Sarjono, and Iwan Zulkifli. "Pengelolaan Program KB Nasional di Dki Jakarta Tahun 2014." Binus Business Review 5, no. 1 (May 30, 2014): 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/bbr.v5i1.1193.
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Research of the National Family Planning Program Management in Jakarta is the follow-up study that analyzes the role of the relationship manager / executive of Family Planning, the availability of caunsellor and cadres as well as the readiness of Family Planning services to the dependent variable. Dependet variable is the interaction of the managers/implementers Family Planning to the achievement of family planning program in Jakarta. The purpose of this study was to obtain analytical results in the relationship of important variables in the management of family planning programs in Jakarta as a basis for priority activities proposed in the action plan of the family planning program in Jakarta. This study uses quantitative analysis with the technic of achieving sample by stratified random sampling, with a total sample of 198 respondents from the Provincial, Municipal and District Level. After the research team analyzes the results of the regression relationships of variables to provide conclusions and recommendations as an attempt to formulate strategic activities in the implementation of the National Family Planning Program in Jakarta. It can be concluded that there is influence and significant simultaneous relationship between the role of managing/implementing family planning programs and the readiness of Family Planning services in their effort to the success of family planning programs in Jakarta. Based on the results of quantitative data processing of the regression equation with the interpretation output LISREL with the value of R square of 0.493 or 49.3 percent.
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Seroka, Carolyn. "Family Support and BSW Field Experience Through a University-Based Supervised Visitation Program." Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work 15, no. 2 (January 1, 2010): 31–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.18084/basw.15.2.rk451354lw8t7j40.
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Supervised visitation programs, which provide supervision of visits between noncustodial parents and their children in safe and comfortable environments, are expanding throughout this country. With this expansion they are also providing more family support services, especially parent coaching and therapeutic intervention. These programs offer ample learning opportunities for social work students in field placements. The program described here, which operates on a university campus and utilizes BSW students to monitor visits and conduct feedback sessions with visiting parents after each visit, may serve as a model for the development of more university-based programs. Initial research supports the effectiveness of services provided by undergraduate students in this program.
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Rakhmadani, Nur Anna, Eny Sutria, and Muhammad Anwar Hafid. "ANALISIS TINGKAT KEBAHAGIAAN PADA LANSIA PENERIMA MANFAAT DAN BUKAN PENERIMA MANFAAT PROGRAM DAY CARE SERVICE." Journal of Islamic Nursing 4, no. 1 (July 1, 2019): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.24252/join.v4i1.7716.
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Considering the importance of providing services for the elderly, the social institution Tresna Werdha also manages the day care service program, where this service is very helpful for the elderly who need services to create social relationships. Services provided through day care services are social services, physical services, psychosocial services, skills services, spiritual and religious services and providing economic business assistance. This service is an activity to increase productivity in order to increase income and as a place or facility for positive activities in the utilization of leisure time for the elderly.Research design is descriptive with a sample of 88 people using purposive sampling divided into two groups, namely 44 elderly people in each group. Data collection techniques using oxford happiness questionnaire sheet while the analysis used with Mann Whitney Test (alpha 0.05)Based on the results of the study, it was found that there were differences in happiness levels in elderly beneficiaries and not beneficiaries of day care service programs (p = 0,000). Elderly beneficiaries of the dominant day care service program have a high level of happiness as evidenced by the number of elderly in the category of high happiness 37 people (84.1%) compared to the elderly who did not receive the benefits of the day care service program as evidenced by the number of 26 people (59.1%) . Elders who attend their day care service get family support and services from social care institutions in the form of physical, skills, psychosocial, spiritual and religious services and can meet with peers. Keywords: Elderly Happiness, Day Care Service
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Shivers, Stephani, Julie Robison, Erica DeFrancesco, Caroline Kate Keefe, Deidre Sommerer, Christine Bailey, and Alis Ohlheiser. "Post-Diagnostic Support and Occupational Therapy Program for Community-Based Dementia Services." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 765–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2764.
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Abstract Service gaps and the absence of a clear-cut care/symptom management pathway for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their family carepartners motivated LiveWell Dementia Specialists to implement a multi-service post diagnostic support program including three occupational therapy (OT) interventions. Program services include an education series on ‘Resilient Living with Dementia’, family coaching and topical education sessions, and OT services including Care of Persons with Dementia in their Environments (COPE), Skills2Care®, and Home Based Memory Rehabilitation. Program services promote adoption of adaptive strategies and action steps to increase carepartner capacity and enhance quality of life among people with dementia. Participants complete assessments at baseline, program completion, and 4- and/or 10-month follow-up. Carepartners show improvements in dementia knowledge (mean baseline score = 24.6, 4-month = 26.0) and preparedness for caregiving (mean baseline score = 18.1, 4-month = 21.9). Program elements and adaptations of COPE for real world practice are discussed.
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Sparks, Shirley N., and Rosemary Tisch. "A Family-Centered Program to Break the Cycle of Addiction." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 99, no. 2 (April 2018): 100–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1044389418767841.
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Celebrating Families!™ (CF!) is a manualized family-centered program focused on the goal of breaking the cycle of generational substance use disorders (SUDs). It is one of the few evidence-based family-focused practices listed on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. Compared to another evidence-based program, Strengthening Families, CF! showed significant impact on family organization, positive parenting, parent involvement, and alcohol and drug use reduction. CF! is shown to be successful in unifying families from family dependency courts and as a prevention program for SUDs when offered by community social service agencies. A preliminary efficacy study illustrates changes within participating families consistent with the goal. The study’s purpose was to test the hypothesis that a family skills program such as CF! changed behavior by reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors. Data from 20 cycles of the program revealed that parents ( N = 263), referred from family drug court, expressed significant behavior changes toward their children in ways that increased protective factors after the 16-week program, and youth ( N = 106) showed better understanding of SUDs. Results suggest that this family skills program can be an intervention program for families at-risk for perpetuating the cycle of addiction, as well as prevention of family violence, abuse, and neglect. Agencies that serve families at risk can use the program to prevent costly foster care placements and SUDs by providing such programs.
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Cash, Scottye J., and Marianne Berry. "Family Characteristics and Child Welfare Services: Does the Assessment Drive Service Provision?" Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 83, no. 5 (October 2002): 499–507. http://dx.doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.49.
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A process study was performed on a program that was designed to prevent ineffective foster placement, to determine the match between family problems identified during assessment and subsequent services provided to the family. The individualization and “fit” of services to specific family needs is the foundation of assessment practice, but little research has documented the extent to which fit occurs. This study of 115 families and their services found that fit is best when concrete, rather than clinical, services are provided, but that parenting issues continue to drive the provision of all services.
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Gibbs, Deborah, Richard P. Barth, and Renate Houts. "Family Characteristics and Dynamics among Families Receiving Postadoption Services." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 86, no. 4 (October 2005): 520–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.3457.
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Postadoption services are an expanding service sector. This study determined the characteristics of families and children using a postadoption services program in New England. On average, children were 11 years of age at case opening and had been adopted for 6 years. Most had a history of maltreatment (57%), were adopted domestically (67%), and lived in adoptive families with married parents (82%). Almost all had received at least 1 other postadoption service (90%) and many (47%) had received 4 or more. Families' greatest concerns were child development and family relationships, with fewer concerns about culture, race, or birth parents. Although managing their children's behavior was a concern, families reported feeling effective and expressed considerable closeness to their child.
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Harrison, Melody, Margaret Dannhardt, and Jackson Roush. "Families' Perceptions of Early Intervention Services for Children With Hearing Loss." Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools 27, no. 3 (July 1996): 203–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461.2703.203.
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A national survey was distributed to families of preschool-age children who are deaf or hard of hearing in order to investigate parent's perceptions of family involvement in early intervention programs, as intended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (formerly P.L. 99-457). Questions were organized into five categories: (1) the family's experiences with their early intervention program, (2) information provided by their early intervention program, (3) experiences in writing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), (4) demographic information concerning the family, and (5) demographic information concerning the child. Surveys were returned from all geographic regions of the United States, representing parents from a wide variety of backgrounds. Results indicate that although an IFSP had not been developed by almost one-half of the respondents, those who responded reported overall satisfaction with their early intervention program.
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Damashek, Amy, David Bard, and Debra Hecht. "Provider Cultural Competency, Client Satisfaction, and Engagement in Home-Based Programs to Treat Child Abuse and Neglect." Child Maltreatment 17, no. 1 (October 17, 2011): 56–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077559511423570.
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Home-based programs to treat child abuse and neglect suffer from high rates of attrition, limiting their impact. Thus, research is needed to identify factors related to client engagement. Using data ( N = 1,305) from a statewide family preservation program, this study investigated the role of program type (i.e., SafeCare® [SC] vs. Services as Usual [SAU]) and client perceived provider cultural competence on client satisfaction and engagement with services. Families in SC completed more treatment goals than those in SAU. In addition, provider cultural competence and client satisfaction were higher in SC than in SAU. Higher provider cultural competence was associated with higher goal attainment and satisfaction, and these effects partially mediated the service program differences. The effects of service type and cultural competence on goal attainment and satisfaction varied somewhat by client ethnicity. Findings suggest that clients receiving manualized programs for child maltreatment may be more likely to meet their goals and may perceive such programs to be culturally appropriate and satisfactory.
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Pedersen, Mette J., and Christine B. Vining. "Early Intervention Services With American Indian Tribes in New Mexico." Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Populations 16, no. 3 (October 2009): 86–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/cds16.3.86.
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Abstract Typical approaches to early intervention services, as carried out in many parts of the United States, may not be practical or successful with traditional American Indian families and communities. New Mexico, home to 22 tribes (19 pueblos, Navajo, and 2 Apache tribes) with eight indigenous languages, has worked through its Part C Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program to support services for all communities in ways that meet community and cultural norms. This has led to examination of service delivery approaches, community based services guided by local American Indian leadership, and scrutiny of early assessment and evaluation in a culturally appropriate manner, compatible with state and federal regulation. This overview of the early intervention system, its challenges and opportunities, shares features of early intervention programs serving New Mexico tribes, and speech-language services in the context of family-centered philosophy, and culturally competent service delivery.
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Samuel, Melaku, Samuel Muluye, Tewodros Tolossa, and Ashenafi Alemayehu. "Expanding contraceptive choice in Ethiopia: a comparative analysis of method mixes in post-abortion contraception versus routine family planning." Gates Open Research 3 (August 21, 2019): 1518. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/gatesopenres.13030.1.
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Background: In Ethiopia, a low contraceptive prevalence and high unmet need coupled with skewed method mix clearly signify the need for comprehensive family planning delivery strategies. Ipas implemented problem-focused intervention to improve service delivery standards and provide accessible, high-quality family planning services. This analysis seeks to compare the contraceptive method mix in routine and post-abortion contraception services and to suggest how multifaceted service delivery approaches can help address the unmet family planning need. Methods: The intervention was implemented in 127 public health facilities providing both routine and post-abortion contraception services, from 2010 to 2017. The intervention focused on service delivery and program management gaps identified during the baseline assessment. Service data regularly collected from intervention facilities and entered into a Microsoft Excel database to conduct descriptive analysis, review trends, and monitor progress. Results: Trend analysis of method choice patterns revealed that the share of method mix for long-acting reversible contraceptives(LARCs) rose from 3% in 2010 to 40% in 2017 in routine family planning service, whereas in the post-abortion contraception service, the share for LARCs climbed from 2% in 2010 to 62% in 2017(P<0.001). Trend analysis of LARC uptake in post-abortion contraception revealed that implant use rose from 2% in 2010 to 54% in 2017, while intrauterine device (IUD) use increased from 0.1% in 2010 to 9% in 2017. In routine program, proportion of implant acceptors increased from 3% in 2010 to 35% in 2017, while IUD acceptance increased far more slowly, from only 0.07% to 5% over the same period. Conclusions: Comprehensive contraceptive service delivery strategies, such as integration of family planning with other maternal health services can help the service to reach clients with a variety of needs, a key factor for a higher uptake of LARCs by abortion clients as compared to routine family planning program.
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Pintarics, Joe, and Karen Sveinunggaard. "Meenoostahtan Minisiwin: First Nations Family Justice "Pathways to Peace"." First Peoples Child & Family Review 2, no. 1 (May 22, 2020): 67–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.7202/1069539ar.
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Community justice initiatives are now common in Canada, both for young offenders and in adult criminal cases; there are only a few examples of alternative methods for dealing with justice issues in the area of mandated child welfare services. The initiative outlined in this paper represents one of the most comprehensive family justice initiatives in First Nations Child and Family Services in Canada.
Meenoostahtan Minisiwin: First Nations Family Justice offers a new way of addressing conflict in child and family matters, outside of the regular Child and Family Services (CFS) and court systems. It incorporates the traditional peacemaking role that has existed for centuries in Northern Manitoba Cree communities, alongside contemporary family mediation. The program brings together family, extended family, community members, Elders, social workers and community service providers in the resolution of child protection concerns through the use of properly trained Okweskimowewak (family mediators). The Okweskimowewak’s role involves assisting participants to articulate their personal ‘truth’ (dabwe) and to hear and respect the dabwe of others; to create a safe and nurturing context by addressing inherent power imbalances; to explore the root causes of family conflict in order to address the long term best interests of children; and to facilitate innovative and collaborative planning outcomes for families.
The program was developed by the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba, a mandated First Nations Child and Family Services agency, although it receives its services mandate from the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Exectuive. It is jointly funded by the Aboriginal Justice Strategy of Justice Canada and the Manitoba Department of Family Services and Housing. Overall direction for the program is provided by the First Nations Family Justice Committee, a sub-committee of the MKO Exectuive Director of Awasis Agency, and representative chiefs of the MKO region. The program currently employs a Program Coordinator, two full time regional Okweskimowewak, two full time community-based Okweskimowewak and an administrative assistant.
Since its inception in 1999, the program has received referrals involving more than seven hundred families, including well over 1900 children and 1500 volunteer participants. Services have been provided in seventeen First Nation communities in Northern Manitoba as well as in Thompson, Winnipeg, The Pas, and Gillam.
The Meenoostahtan Minisiwin program responds to all aspects of mandated child welfare, as well as other situations where the best interests of children are in jeopardy. These have included mediating care placement arrangements; child-parent conflicts; family-agency or family-agency-system conflicts; assisting in the development of service plans in neglect and abuse cases; advocating on behalf of families attempting to access services; family violence; larger community-wide conflicts; and working to address systemic problems which impact the lives of First Nations children and families. We believe that by establishing processes which focus on restoring balance and harmony within families and communities, we are working towards an overall increase in the health and wellness of community members.
And you who would understand justice,
How shall you, unless you
Look upon all deeds In the fullness of light?
Only then shall you know that the erect
And the fallen are but one
man standing in
The twilight between the
Night of his pigmy-self
And the day of his god-self.
K. Gibran
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Alperin, Diane Elias. "Family Service Agencies: Responding to Change in a Conservative Decade." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 73, no. 1 (January 1992): 32–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/104438949207300104.
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During the 1980s much of the concern in social services has focused on the impact of external forces on agencies—namely the increase in the problems of the American family with a simultaneous decrease in commitment from the U.S. government for funding and services. A nationwide survey of Family Service America, Inc., member agencies was undertaken in an attempt to assess partially the impact of these environmental changes on voluntary social service agencies. The data indicate that the increased needs of the community took precedence over the decline in public sector support. Response to a conservative environment led to interorganizational changes, which allowed for program expansion in an attempt to meet the increased demand for human services.
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Addington, Jean, and Donald Addington. "Three-Year Outcome of Treatment in an Early Psychosis Program." Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 54, no. 9 (September 2009): 626–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/070674370905400907.
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Objective: Studies defining the course and outcome of people experiencing their first episode psychosis (FEP) generally report an improvement in symptoms and functioning. Little is known about the follow-up arrangements offered topatients when their timein a FEP comes to an end. Method: Our study focuses on a sample of FEP patients ( n = 292) who were followed for up to 3 years in a multi-element specialized FEP service. Results: Improvement in positive symptoms and social functioning, but not negative symptoms, was observed in this sample both for people who completed 3 years in the program and for those who left early. About 40% were referred to specialized mental health services, whereas 24% were followed by their family physician. Patients who were followed by family physicians had decreased symptoms and improved functioning. Conclusion: Most patients treated in an early psychosis program will need follow-up, the largest group will require specialized mental health services in the community, but a significant group can be followed by family physicians.
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hammad, Adnan. "Design of Family and Child Welfare Policy in Indonesia." E3S Web of Conferences 73 (2018): 09006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20187309006.
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Family is the basis of public welfare. Family welfare determine the children development. Indonesia government ensure family and child welfare of their citizen by applying Child Rights Convention and strengthen some policies. Indonesia government, through Ministry of Social, also arranged PKSA/ Children Welfare Program. This program classify vulnerable child into five cluster, and reach them by three ways: integrated cash aid, social workers, and access to social services. This program targeted no less than 4.3 million children in all region. Though this program were succesfully implemented, but still needed some improvement, such as involvement of local government, recruitment of social workers, and more establishment of LKSA with good facilities and services. PKSA should also be financially sustainable that can reach more children from many families with its whole services.
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Meekers, Dominique, Chidinma Onuoha, and Olaniyi Olutola. "Applying the Fogg Behavior Model to improve contraceptive social marketing during the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria: a case study." Gates Open Research 4 (September 24, 2020): 141. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/gatesopenres.13186.1.
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The coronavirus pandemic may have harmful effects on use of family planning services. Lockdown regulations make it more difficult for people to visit health providers to obtain information about family planning, to discuss side-effects or problems they are experiencing with their current method, and go out to obtain new family planning supplies (e.g., to renew their contraceptive injection). The inability to earn income during the lockdown may also make family planning products and services unaffordable. As a result, efforts to curb the pandemic may cause unintended interruptions in contraceptive use and may prevent non-users from adopting a contraceptive method. Given these rapidly changing circumstances, it is important that family planning implementers make program adjustments without delay. When a timely programmatic response is of the essence, program implementers need simple behavior change models that can be used to inform programmatic decisions. This paper presents a case study of how DKT/Nigeria applied a behavior change model from persuasive design - the Fogg Behavior Model – to make timely adjustments to their contraceptive social marketing program during the course of the COVID-19 lockdown. Other public health programs, including programs that target health areas other than family planning, may be able to use similar approaches to guide the design of timely and responsive program adjustments.
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Butler, Sandra S., Jennifer Crittenden, Dyan Walsh, and Lenard Kaye. "ADULT DAY SERVICES IN A RURAL REGION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S154—S155. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.555.
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Abstract Adult day services (ADS) programs provide stimulation and socialization for older adults with cognitive and physical disabilities, and much needed respite for family caregivers. Like many services for older adults, ADS programs are far less available in rural regions of the country than in more urban settings. This paper reports on a needs assessment for an ADS program in a small city, which serves as a health and human services hub for a large rural area; a particular focus of the study was to assess the feasibility and interest in intergenerational programming. Family caregivers were surveyed (n = 84) about their use and knowledge of and interest in ADS. Less than one in five respondents were using or had ever used ADS. Cost (20%) and ignorance of such programs (20%) were primary reasons for not using ADS; reduction of stress was the most frequently cited reason for using ADS (73%). Ten in-person interviews were conducted with ADS program directors and service providers who refer clients to ADS. Funding issues emerged as the key challenge given lack of private insurance coverage and poor reimbursement levels from public insurance programs. Challenges around transportation, stigma, and marketing of services also surfaced in the interviews. Nonetheless, all ten informants spoke of the positive impact of ADS for both consumers and their caregivers, and generally endorsed intergenerational activities, though with caveats. Implications will be discussed, including the need for greater financial support for this valuable aspect of our long-term supports and services system.
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Cho, Jinmyoung, and Alan B. Stevens. "SUCCESSES IN THE TRANSLATION OF CAREGIVER INTERVENTIONS IN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S439—S440. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.1649.
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Abstract Family caregiving of an older adult has become an essential element of the U.S. health care system, with 83 percent of long-term care provided to older adults coming from family members or other unpaid helpers. With the amount and type of care provided by families expected to increase, caregiving demands should be coupled with community and health care systems-based supports. While scientific research has demonstrated the value of providing education, skills training and support to family caregivers, health care and social service providers do not systematically include these interventions in their services. Thus, for the vast majority of family caregivers, caregiving support services remain extremely fragmented, if not elusive. This symposium provides four examples of how health care systems that frequently see patients with dementia and community-based organizations who provide ongoing supportive services to family caregivers, have adapted evidence-based caregiver interventions into branded service programs. Dr. Jinmyoung Cho will present racial/ethnic comparisons on the impact of community-based implementation of a caregiver education program, REACH-TX. Dr. Leah Hanson will introduce the implementation of Mindfulness-Based Dementia-Care (MBDC) within a health care system. Dr. Christine Jensen will address how caregivers can benefit from evidence-driven programs in health care settings. Lastly, Dr. David Coon will present two different approaches to translation of evidence-based programs through community-based organizations, with CarePRO embedded after completion of a clinical trial and EPIC embedded from the program’s initial pilot phase. The discussant, Dr. Alan Stevens, will highlight the needs of caregivers and support services recognized by all key stakeholders.
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Koren, Gideon, Linoy Gabay, and Joseph Kuchnir. "A Clinician-Researcher Training Program for Family Medicine Residents." Clinical and Investigative Medicine 42, no. 3 (September 29, 2019): E35—E39. http://dx.doi.org/10.25011/cim.v42i3.33090.
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Purpose: Research training for clinicians is becoming relatively common for postdoctoral trainees in academic institutions. In contrast, there are relatively few such training programs for family physician residents. The purpose of this article is to describe a novel program for family medicine trainees in Maccabi Health Services, a large Israeli health fund.
Methods: Following organizational approval and budget allocation, a call for family residents resulted in 18 applications, 15 of whom were selected for a
two-year research training program. Each trainee submitted a research proposal, dealing with a community- based research question. Each protocol was allocated a budget. The Program, overseen by a steering committee of family physicians and scientists, has a designated clinical epidemiologist who coordinates all activities. The Project runs monthly face-to-face meetings where
trainees present their research proposals. The group reviewed the protocols ahead of time, commented on them and criticized them. In parallel, the trainees participate in a detailed discussion of their research proposals face-to-face with the program director and clinical epidemiologist, and the revised research proposal is submitted to the Institution Review Board.
Results: The Program received enthusiastic responses from the trainees and from Maccabi Health Services, which has already approved the budget for the
second year of the Program with a new stream of trainees. The approved research proposals dealt with original and important community-based clinical questions.
Conclusions: With the aim of developing clinician-researchers in the field of family medicine, this novel program will help change the research climate in a large organization, where community-based family practitioners were not typically involved in research.
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Trivette, Carol M., Carl J. Dunst, Kimberly Boyd, and Deborah W. Hamby. "Family-Oriented Program Models, Helpgiving Practices, and Parental Control Appraisals." Exceptional Children 62, no. 3 (December 1995): 237–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/001440299606200305.
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Findings from two studies investigating sources of variations in parents' assessment of helpgiving practices and personal control appraisals are reported. Participants were parents of young children with disabilities or at-risk for poor developmental outcomes. Parents were involved in early intervention and human services programs that differed along a continuum from professionally centered to family focused. Results indicated that demographic characteristics showed no relationship to either helpgiving practices or perceptions of personal control. In contrast, program characteristics were highly related to helpgiving practices, and both program characteristics and helpgiving practices were highly related to personal control.
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Ayton, Darshini, and Nerida Joss. "Empowering vulnerable parents through a family mentoring program." Australian Journal of Primary Health 22, no. 4 (2016): 320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py14174.
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Evidence suggests that mentoring programs can foster positive relationships through role modelling, social support and opportunities to develop new skills. Home visiting programs, where a health professional or volunteer provides parenting support and companionship to at-risk families, have received attention from the health and welfare sector. These programs tend to focus on new mothers and immediate parenting concerns, and do not address broader social determinants of health that impact on the well being and functionality of the family. Herein we report on an evaluation of the Creating Opportunities and Casting Hope (COACH) program, a family mentoring program for vulnerable parents. COACH seeks to break cycles of generational poverty by addressing social determinants, such as housing, employment, health, finances and social support. A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the program, involving semistructured interviews with parents (n = 12), surveys with mentors (n = 27) and client case report review (n = 27). Parents experienced improvements in their housing and employment situations, family dynamics, social support and mental health, and decreased drug and alcohol use. Mentors described providing guidance on parenting strategies, financial management and domestic skills. Partnerships with local schools, health services and welfare agencies were vital in the referral processes for families, thereby building a community network of support and care. The COACH model of mentoring highlights the benefits of a flexible and long-standing program to address the social determinants of child health through the family environment and wider social and economic factors.
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Alexander, Amanda. "The National Demonstration Hospitals Program." Australian Health Review 23, no. 4 (2000): 198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah000198.
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Fifty-five public hospitals in all Australian States and Territories participated in the first two phases of NationalDemonstration Hospitals Program (NDHP). The program was established in 1994 as part of a commitment by thethen Department of Health and Family Services to reduce waiting times and improve health outcomes for patients.The program uses a collaborative approach to assist public hospitals to improve service delivery and patient careoutcomes. Key results from Phases 1 and 2 of the NDHP have confirmed that identification of industry best practice,collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation are key elements required to achieve positive health care reforms.
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Fowler, Patrick J., and Dina Chavira. "Family Unification Program: Housing Services for Homeless Child Welfare–Involved Families." Housing Policy Debate 24, no. 4 (May 22, 2014): 802–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10511482.2014.881902.
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Marwati, Triani, Irnafa Ratri Aisya, and Aulia Alifariani. "ANALISIS PROGRAM INDONESIA SEHAT DENGAN PENDEKATAN KELUARGA (PIS-PK) INDIKATOR HIPERTENSI DAN KB DI DESA COMBONGAN RT 01, RT 02 DAN RT 03." Jurnal Pemberdayaan: Publikasi Hasil Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 2, no. 1 (January 29, 2019): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.12928/jp.v2i1.487.
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The Healthy Indonesia Program with Family Approach (PIS-PK) integrates program implementation through the 6 main components in strengthening health systems (six building blocks), namely strengthening efforts to health services, availability of health workers, health information systems, access to essential medicines, financing and leadership or government. The purpose of this study is to increase family and member access to comprehensive (promotive-preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services) and to understand the healthy family approach program with a family approach (PIS-PK). The location of this study was in Combongan Village RT 01, RT 02 and RT 03, Bantul Regency. The population in this study were residents who lived in Combongan Village, Banguntapan District, Bantul Yogyakarta. The sample in this study was all families living in Combongan Village, Banguntapan District, Bantul, Yogyakarta. The results of this study the highest coverage value found in the indicators of families having access and using healthy latrines, which is 37%. There were 5 main problems in RT 01, RT 02, and RT 03. Hypertension and family planning were the priority problems in the area. The Healthy Indonesia Program is one of the programs from the 5th agenda of Nawa Cita, namely Improving the Quality of Indonesian Human Life. The goal of the Healthy Indonesia Program is to increase the health status and nutritional status of the community through health and community empowerment efforts supported by equitable health services and financial protection
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DeGette, Raphaela Lipinski, Margae Knox, and Thomas Bodenheimer. "The Outpatient Training Gap: A Pilot Study." Family Medicine 52, no. 2 (February 7, 2020): 131–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.22454/fammed.2020.369455.
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Background and Objectives: Most family medicine residency training takes place in hospitals, which is not reflective of the outpatient care practiced by most primary care clinicians. This pilot study is an initial exploration of family medicine residency directors’ opinions regarding this outpatient training gap. Methods: The authors surveyed 11 California family medicine residency program directors in 2017-2018 about factors that influence decisions regarding allocation of residents’ inpatient and outpatient time. Nine of the 11 program directors agreed to be interviewed. We analyzed the interviews for common themes. Results: The participating program directors were generally satisfied with inpatient and outpatient balance in their residents’ schedules. Factors identified as promoting inpatient training included the need for resident staffing of hospital services, the educational value of inpatient rotations, and a lack of capacity in continuity clinics. From the program directors’ perspective, residency funding played no direct role in curriculum planning. Program directors also felt that the ACGME requirements prescribing 1,650 continuity clinic visits throughout residency inhibited the development of creative outpatient training opportunities. Conclusions: Family medicine residency program directors participating in this exploratory study did not feel that their programs overly emphasized inpatient care and training.