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The Family Check-Up: Ecological Family-Based Assessments in the Context of Potential Child Abuse or Chaotic Home

Robyn E Metcalfe1, Claire L Guidinger1, Elizabeth A Stormshak1

  • 1Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon.

Journal of Health Service Psychology
|August 18, 2022
PubMed

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The Family Check-Up (FCU) is a comprehensive intervention designed to improve parenting skills and reduce child behavior problems. This strengths-based approach aims to prevent child abuse and neglect by addressing family and environmental factors.

Area of Science:

  • Child development
  • Family psychology
  • Trauma-informed care

Background:

  • Child abuse and neglect affect approximately 700,000 children annually in the U.S.
  • Limited parenting skills represent a significant risk factor for child maltreatment.
  • Existing interventions often lack a comprehensive, ecological approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Family Check-Up (FCU) intervention.
  • To highlight the FCU's focus on promoting positive parenting and reducing child maladaptive behaviors.
  • To emphasize the FCU's goal of preventing child abuse/neglect and improving long-term outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • The FCU is a trauma-informed, strengths-based family management intervention.
  • It evaluates ecological and contextual factors influencing family dynamics.
  • The intervention targets a range of parenting and child behavior difficulties.

Main Results:

  • The FCU promotes positive parenting skills.
  • It aims to reduce child maladaptive behaviors.
  • The intervention optimizes child and family outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The Family Check-Up offers a comprehensive strategy for preventing child abuse and neglect.
  • By addressing risk factors, the FCU supports improved child and family well-being.
  • This strengths-based approach enhances long-term family functioning.

Keywords:
child abusechild maltreatmentfamily managementfamily therapyparenting intervention

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