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Social Determinants of Health and Child Maltreatment Prevention: The Family Success Network Pilot

Michelle Johnson-Motoyama1, Deborah Moon2, Nancy Rolock3

  • 1College of Social Work, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 26, 2022
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This study introduces the Family Success Network, a primary prevention program in Ohio targeting child maltreatment by addressing social determinants of health. The pilot aims to enhance family functioning and decrease child protective services involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Child maltreatment is a significant public health issue with lifelong consequences.
  • Social determinants of health, including socioeconomic status and intergenerational trauma, are linked to child maltreatment.
  • Existing prevention strategies require enhancement to address root causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pilot the Family Success Network, a primary child maltreatment prevention strategy.
  • To address social determinants of health through comprehensive support services.
  • To evaluate the initial development phase and plan for future process and outcome evaluations.

Main Methods:

  • Implementing a multi-pillar service model including family coaching, financial assistance, and education.
  • Focusing on an economically disadvantaged region in Northeast Ohio.
  • Laying the groundwork for rigorous process and outcome evaluations.

Main Results:

  • The study is in the initial development phase of a pilot program.
  • The Family Success Network model has been established.
  • Plans for comprehensive evaluation are in place.

Conclusions:

  • The Family Success Network pilot is designed to improve family functioning.
  • The program aims to reduce involvement with child protective services and foster care.
  • Addressing social determinants is key to preventing child maltreatment.

Keywords:
child maltreatmentinterventionspreventionprogramssocial determinants of health

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