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Evaluating parent support initiatives: lessons from two case studies.

Ann Oakley1, Lynda Rajan, Helen Turner

  • 1Social Science Research Unit, London University Institute of Education, London, UK.

Health & Social Care in the Community
|September 19, 2001
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This study examined UK parent support programs Newpin and Home-Start, finding similar referrals focused on maternal loneliness and low well-being, not just at-risk children. Many referred families did not use the services, despite positive user feedback.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Parent support initiatives like Newpin and Home-Start address challenges faced by families.
  • Understanding client characteristics and referral processes is crucial for service effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize families referred to Newpin and Home-Start.
  • To document referral processes and client responses to support.
  • To evaluate the reach and effectiveness of these initiatives for 'at risk' families.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from referral records (214 families for Newpin, 349 for Home-Start).
  • Questionnaires sent to families; qualitative interviews with a sub-sample.
  • Questionnaires completed by staff, referrers, and volunteers.

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Main Results:

  • Referred families were similar, primarily citing mothers' loneliness and low well-being.
  • Low social support was common; 'at risk' children were a small caseload.
  • Significant non-use of services occurred despite positive user experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Parent support services often address broad family difficulties like poverty and stress.
  • Questions arise regarding the effectiveness of reaching and helping 'at risk' families.
  • Further evaluation is needed to establish evidence for policy and purchasing decisions.