[Supporting the parental function in the case of child placement]

Area of Science:

• Child Welfare
• Family Support Services
• Social Work Practice

Background:

• Child placement in care necessitates environments that support parental function during visits.
• Time is a critical factor for professionals to manage in supporting children and parents in care.
• Parental access visits are vital for maintaining family connections during child placement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the experiences of the Diapason service.
• To highlight the role of a specialized meeting place for parents of children in care.
• To explore how environmental factors and time management support parental function.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative presentation of the Diapason service's operational experience.
• Case study approach focusing on a specific meeting place.
• Analysis of professional understanding and application of time in supporting families.

Main Results:

• The Diapason service provides a structured environment conducive to parental visits.
• Effective time management within the service aids in supporting children and parents.
• The service facilitates the maintenance of parental function during child placement.

Conclusions:

• Specialized meeting places like the Diapason service are valuable for supporting parents of children in care.
• Understanding and utilizing time effectively is key to successful parental access visits.
• Creating supportive environments enhances the parental function during child placement interventions.