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• 61. [Article] An Exploratory Study Concerning Reasons Given for Termination of Provision of Foster Care

  The purpose of this practicum is to determine reasons given by former foster parents for their termination of provision of foster care. Research was completed through a survey of the literature in the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Exploratory Study Concerning Reasons Given for Termination of Provision of Foster Care Author: Nelson, Linda Ann Year: 1976 The purpose of this practicum is to determine reasons given by former foster parents for their termination of provision of foster care. Research was completed through a survey of the literature in the field of roster care and through inquiries with personnel currently working with foster care programs in Columbia and Multnomah Counties. Utilizing the concerns of the personnel and issues raised in the literature, a questionnaire was developed which was intended specifically for former roster families currently residing in Columbia County. 48.9 percent of the questionnaires were returned. The results showed that fifty percent of the foster families who responded terminated their provision of foster care within two years, with an additional twenty three percent terminating within two more years, making a total of seventy-three percent who discontinued foster care within four years. Sixty-one percent listed "no longer interested" as a reason for terminating. This category included the foster family's own children's reactions; foster child related concerns such as age, sex, and behavior problems, and situational factors such a s recreational limitations, work, or school changes. An area of concern in this study was the relationship of the agency who administers a foster care program and the reasons foster parents give for discontinuing foster care. The data gathered shows that seventy-four percent of these former foster families rated their contact with Columbia County Children's Services Division as either "okay" or "good". Title: An Exploratory Study Concerning Reasons Given for Termination of Provision of Foster Care Author: Nelson, Linda Ann Year: 1976 The purpose of this practicum is to determine reasons given by former foster parents for their termination of provision of foster care. Research was completed through a survey of the literature in the field of roster care and through inquiries with personnel currently working with foster care programs in Columbia and Multnomah Counties. Utilizing the concerns of the personnel and issues raised in the literature, a questionnaire was developed which was intended specifically for former roster families currently residing in Columbia County. 48.9 percent of the questionnaires were returned. The results showed that fifty percent of the foster families who responded terminated their provision of foster care within two years, with an additional twenty three percent terminating within two more years, making a total of seventy-three percent who discontinued foster care within four years. Sixty-one percent listed "no longer interested" as a reason for terminating. This category included the foster family's own children's reactions; foster child related concerns such as age, sex, and behavior problems, and situational factors such a s recreational limitations, work, or school changes. An area of concern in this study was the relationship of the agency who administers a foster care program and the reasons foster parents give for discontinuing foster care. The data gathered shows that seventy-four percent of these former foster families rated their contact with Columbia County Children's Services Division as either "okay" or "good". Close

• 62. [Article] Children Without Futures: a Feasibility Study Comparing Characteristics of Families Who Have Children Placed in Long and Short-term Foster Care

  Many children drift into unplanned long-term foster home care, under conditions unsatisfactory for the child, his own family and the foster parents. Current practice in foster care often contributes to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Children Without Futures: a Feasibility Study Comparing Characteristics of Families Who Have Children Placed in Long and Short-term Foster Care Author: Hutchins, Kaye, McCarthy, Rose Mary, O'Neal, Jim C., Radke, David, Rankin, Richard Year: 1972 Many children drift into unplanned long-term foster home care, under conditions unsatisfactory for the child, his own family and the foster parents. Current practice in foster care often contributes to foster children growing up without the necessary love, support and guidance from a family that he can call his own. Recent publications in social work journals have suggested that a lack of consistent family relationships may be injurious to the emotional development of children. Social workers have become increasingly dissatisfied with a "helping process" that may, in fact, generate more harm than help. Originating from the social worker's dissatisfaction with the foster care system is an awareness that some method for evaluation of parenting potential is a critically important factor if the goal of responsible planning for foster home placement is to be attained. One possible method for evaluating parenting potential is to analyze the parents' history of adaptation through an examination of case record material. The purpose of our study is to determine the feasibility of the case analysis method as a tool for the development of predictive criteria designed to evaluate "potential for parenting" and thus, aid in more adequate foster care planning. Title: Children Without Futures: a Feasibility Study Comparing Characteristics of Families Who Have Children Placed in Long and Short-term Foster Care Author: Hutchins, Kaye, McCarthy, Rose Mary, O'Neal, Jim C., Radke, David, Rankin, Richard Year: 1972 Many children drift into unplanned long-term foster home care, under conditions unsatisfactory for the child, his own family and the foster parents. Current practice in foster care often contributes to foster children growing up without the necessary love, support and guidance from a family that he can call his own. Recent publications in social work journals have suggested that a lack of consistent family relationships may be injurious to the emotional development of children. Social workers have become increasingly dissatisfied with a "helping process" that may, in fact, generate more harm than help. Originating from the social worker's dissatisfaction with the foster care system is an awareness that some method for evaluation of parenting potential is a critically important factor if the goal of responsible planning for foster home placement is to be attained. One possible method for evaluating parenting potential is to analyze the parents' history of adaptation through an examination of case record material. The purpose of our study is to determine the feasibility of the case analysis method as a tool for the development of predictive criteria designed to evaluate "potential for parenting" and thus, aid in more adequate foster care planning. Close

• 63. [Article] The Relationship Between Social Isolation and Child Abuse: A Critical Literature Review

  This review began with an interest in treatment of child abuse and in how a study of social isolation might lend direction to treatment of abusing families. The literature leads one to believe that social ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Relationship Between Social Isolation and Child Abuse: A Critical Literature Review Author: Pederson, Ann A. Year: 1978 This review began with an interest in treatment of child abuse and in how a study of social isolation might lend direction to treatment of abusing families. The literature leads one to believe that social isolation is somehow involved, but that the process is far from clear. The intent of this review is to synthesize the findings available on the relationship between social isolation and child abuse, to encourage further thought on how the concept of social isolation can be refined and operationalized, and to discuss the implications of that relationship for treatment and prevention of physical abuse. The information gained might assist those responsible for community programs to understand the role of social resources in the prevention of child abuse. Title: The Relationship Between Social Isolation and Child Abuse: A Critical Literature Review Author: Pederson, Ann A. Year: 1978 This review began with an interest in treatment of child abuse and in how a study of social isolation might lend direction to treatment of abusing families. The literature leads one to believe that social isolation is somehow involved, but that the process is far from clear. The intent of this review is to synthesize the findings available on the relationship between social isolation and child abuse, to encourage further thought on how the concept of social isolation can be refined and operationalized, and to discuss the implications of that relationship for treatment and prevention of physical abuse. The information gained might assist those responsible for community programs to understand the role of social resources in the prevention of child abuse. Close

• 64. [Article] A study of the incidence of divorce, religious conflict, and need and potential utilization of marital/family services among Seventh-Day Adventist couples in the North Pacific Union Conference

  The following study is designed to look at one religious group and assess some of the social service needs as seen by the study participants. Since social services cover such a broad spectrum, it was decided ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A study of the incidence of divorce, religious conflict, and need and potential utilization of marital/family services among Seventh-Day Adventist couples in the North Pacific Union Conference Author: Ringering, Fern M. Year: 1978 The following study is designed to look at one religious group and assess some of the social service needs as seen by the study participants. Since social services cover such a broad spectrum, it was decided to limit the study to marital counseling needs and related issues as seen by individual church members. Title: A study of the incidence of divorce, religious conflict, and need and potential utilization of marital/family services among Seventh-Day Adventist couples in the North Pacific Union Conference Author: Ringering, Fern M. Year: 1978 The following study is designed to look at one religious group and assess some of the social service needs as seen by the study participants. Since social services cover such a broad spectrum, it was decided to limit the study to marital counseling needs and related issues as seen by individual church members. Close

• 65. [Article] Mapping the Participatory Process

  This presentation explores the use of Practice-Based Evidence methodologies to support social work with Native American youth. It is based on a five-year collaborative effort between the Native American ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Mapping the Participatory Process Author: Friesen, Barbara J., Gowen, L. Kris, Jivanjee, Pauline, Bandurraga, Abby Year: 2009 This presentation explores the use of Practice-Based Evidence methodologies to support social work with Native American youth. It is based on a five-year collaborative effort between the Native American Youth and Family Center, National Indian Child Welfare Association, and the Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health. The researchers aims were to develop strategies for documenting the effectiveness of services, and to develop a process for conducting evaluations based on known outcomes of community based programs. Title: Mapping the Participatory Process Author: Friesen, Barbara J., Gowen, L. Kris, Jivanjee, Pauline, Bandurraga, Abby Year: 2009 This presentation explores the use of Practice-Based Evidence methodologies to support social work with Native American youth. It is based on a five-year collaborative effort between the Native American Youth and Family Center, National Indian Child Welfare Association, and the Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health. The researchers aims were to develop strategies for documenting the effectiveness of services, and to develop a process for conducting evaluations based on known outcomes of community based programs. Close

• 66. [Article] Parents as Navigators: How Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Difficulties find Supports in the Workplace

  Presentation given at the 19th Annual Research Conference: A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base, Tampa, FL, February 2006.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Parents as Navigators: How Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Difficulties find Supports in the Workplace Author: Brennan, Eileen M., Penn, Marlene, Huffstutter, Katherine J., Bradley, Jennifer R., Rosenzweig, Julie M. Year: 2006 Presentation given at the 19th Annual Research Conference: A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base, Tampa, FL, February 2006. Title: Parents as Navigators: How Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Difficulties find Supports in the Workplace Author: Brennan, Eileen M., Penn, Marlene, Huffstutter, Katherine J., Bradley, Jennifer R., Rosenzweig, Julie M. Year: 2006 Presentation given at the 19th Annual Research Conference: A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base, Tampa, FL, February 2006. Close

• 67. [Article] How Human Resource Professionals Manage Diversity: Decisions on Flexible Work Arrangements for Parents of Children with Disabilities

  PDF version of a presentation given at the Community, Work and Family II International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, April 2007.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: How Human Resource Professionals Manage Diversity: Decisions on Flexible Work Arrangements for Parents of Children with Disabilities Author: Rosenzweig, Julie M., Brennan, Eileen M., Huffstutter, Katherine J., Coleman, Daniel Year: 2007 PDF version of a presentation given at the Community, Work and Family II International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, April 2007. Title: How Human Resource Professionals Manage Diversity: Decisions on Flexible Work Arrangements for Parents of Children with Disabilities Author: Rosenzweig, Julie M., Brennan, Eileen M., Huffstutter, Katherine J., Coleman, Daniel Year: 2007 PDF version of a presentation given at the Community, Work and Family II International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, April 2007. Close

• 68. [Article] Resolving Work-Family Issues of Parents Raising Children with Disabilities: A Human Resource Training Intervention

  PDF version of a presentation given at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Social Work and Social Research, Tampa, FL, Jan. 2011.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Resolving Work-Family Issues of Parents Raising Children with Disabilities: A Human Resource Training Intervention Author: Brennan, Eileen M., Rosenzweig, Julie M., Malsch, Anna M., Stewart, Lisa Maureen Year: 2011 PDF version of a presentation given at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Social Work and Social Research, Tampa, FL, Jan. 2011. Title: Resolving Work-Family Issues of Parents Raising Children with Disabilities: A Human Resource Training Intervention Author: Brennan, Eileen M., Rosenzweig, Julie M., Malsch, Anna M., Stewart, Lisa Maureen Year: 2011 PDF version of a presentation given at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Social Work and Social Research, Tampa, FL, Jan. 2011. Close

• 69. [Article] A University-Corporate Partnership: Improving Workplace Supports for Employed Parents of Children with Disabilities

  PDF version of a presentation given to the Rosenzweig, J. M., Stewart, L. M., Brennan, E. M. (2012, June). A University-Corporate Partnership: Improving Workplace Supports for Employed Parents of Children ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A University-Corporate Partnership: Improving Workplace Supports for Employed Parents of Children with Disabilities Author: Rosenzweig, Julie M., Stewart, Lisa Maureen, Brennan, Eileen M. Year: 2012 PDF version of a presentation given to the Rosenzweig, J. M., Stewart, L. M., Brennan, E. M. (2012, June). A University-Corporate Partnership: Improving Workplace Supports for Employed Parents of Children with Disabilities. Presented at the Work and Family Researchers Network Conference in New York City, NY, June 16, 2012. Title: A University-Corporate Partnership: Improving Workplace Supports for Employed Parents of Children with Disabilities Author: Rosenzweig, Julie M., Stewart, Lisa Maureen, Brennan, Eileen M. Year: 2012 PDF version of a presentation given to the Rosenzweig, J. M., Stewart, L. M., Brennan, E. M. (2012, June). A University-Corporate Partnership: Improving Workplace Supports for Employed Parents of Children with Disabilities. Presented at the Work and Family Researchers Network Conference in New York City, NY, June 16, 2012. Close

• 70. [Article] Employees Raising Children with Disabilities: Work-life Experiences and Strategies for Success

  PDF version of a presentation given at the Annual Conference of the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology at Oregon Health and Sciences University: Work-Family Stress: Implications ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Employees Raising Children with Disabilities: Work-life Experiences and Strategies for Success Author: Brennan, Eileen M., Rosenzweig, Julie M., Malsch, Anna M., Stewart, Lisa Maureen, Conley, John Year: 2008 PDF version of a presentation given at the Annual Conference of the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology at Oregon Health and Sciences University: Work-Family Stress: Implications for Safety and Health, Portland, OR., November 2008. Title: Employees Raising Children with Disabilities: Work-life Experiences and Strategies for Success Author: Brennan, Eileen M., Rosenzweig, Julie M., Malsch, Anna M., Stewart, Lisa Maureen, Conley, John Year: 2008 PDF version of a presentation given at the Annual Conference of the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology at Oregon Health and Sciences University: Work-Family Stress: Implications for Safety and Health, Portland, OR., November 2008. Close