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Engaging families as experts: collaborative family program development.

Peter Fraenkel1

  • 1City University of New York, USA.

Family Process
|June 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The collaborative family program development (CFPD) model empowers families as experts in creating community programs. This research-based approach fosters engagement, especially for oppressed groups, leading to effective, family-centered interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Community Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Program Development

Background:

  • Traditional program development often excludes end-users, leading to low engagement.
  • Families facing social oppression may be hesitant to participate in externally designed programs.
  • A collaborative, family-centered approach is needed to address these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the Collaborative Family Program Development (CFPD) model.
  • To highlight the importance of viewing families as experts in program creation.
  • To outline a 10-step process for developing community-based family programs.

Main Methods:

  • Describing the CFPD model, emphasizing a collaborative, research-based stance.
  • Detailing a 10-step process from project initiation to program replication.

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  • Utilizing a family systems focus and engaging cultural consultants.

    • Main Results:

    • The CFPD model facilitates active family engagement by positioning them as experts.
    • Professionals adopting a respectful learner stance encourage family participation.
    • The model was successfully illustrated through the 'Fresh Start for Families' program.

    Conclusions:

    • The CFPD model offers an effective framework for developing community programs with families.
    • This approach is particularly beneficial for marginalized and oppressed populations.
    • Family expertise and collaboration are key to successful program development and implementation.