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A case study: service delivery and parents with disabilities
P Pomerantz1, D J Pomerantz, L A Colca
1Buffalo State College, NY.
Child Welfare
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study highlights the effectiveness of a specialized, home-based program for disabled parents, emphasizing family support, systematic education, and coordinated services to improve child care and home management for families with unique needs.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Disability Services
- Social Work
Background:
- Families with disabled parents require tailored support systems.
- Deinstitutionalization presents unique challenges for parenting and home management.
- Effective interventions necessitate a multi-agency coordination approach.
Observation:
- A specialized program utilized supervised paraprofessionals for intensive, home-based services.
- Interventions focused on systematic educational procedures for child care and home management.
- Case management addressed the coordination of multiple, often uncoordinated, agencies.
Findings:
- Disabled parents benefit from a family support and advocacy orientation.
- Active, home-based intervention is crucial for practical skill development.
- Systematic, behaviorally based instruction enhances learning for basic child care and home management.
- Coordination of all involved service providers is essential for comprehensive support.
- Empowering clients with control over intervention decisions fosters engagement and efficacy.
Implications:
- Programmatic needs of disabled parents and their families require specialized, integrated approaches.
- Evidence supports the efficacy of home-based, behaviorally informed interventions for vulnerable families.
- Policy and practice should prioritize family-centered support, interagency collaboration, and client autonomy.