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Identifies programs in the U.S. and Canada that offer services specifically for children and families of adult offenders. Each entry provides the following information: telephone, address, e-mail, website, contact person(s), area served, year established, publications, and a brief description of the program and its services. (Author abstract)
The Sure Start Plus pilot program was implemented in England to target support services to teen parents. The initiative was intended to reduce social isolation and improve parenting skills, health care, housing opportunities, and child care. Through a variety of models, Sure Start Plus offered individual advisors, advocacy, group therapy, and parenting classes. This executive summary presents an overview of the program and highlights the findings of an evaluation. The review indicated that crisis services, parenting activities, and health assistance were successful in helping the young women…
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The majority of children in the child welfare system do not live with their fathers, increasing their risk for poverty, criminal activity, school withdrawal, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy. Despite the benefits of father involvement, many child welfare workers do not address father-child relationships in their assessments and services to families. This article identifies several strategies to engage fathers in child welfare work, including assessing the reasons for limited contact, using materials designed specifically for fathers, and helping mothers and children to appreciate the role…
