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1Center for Community Alternatives, Syracuse, NY., USA.
Child Welfare
|September 23, 1998
Summary
This study examines programs for children with incarcerated parents, highlighting a holistic approach to support their needs. It offers policy recommendations for enhancing services for this vulnerable student population.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Child Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Children with incarcerated parents face unique challenges.
- Existing programs may not fully address the multifaceted needs of this population.
- The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) provides services to these students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore effective outreach and programmatic strategies for adolescents with incarcerated parents.
- To discuss the benefits of a holistic, multifaceted approach to student support.
- To inform policy development for targeted programs.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of outreach strategies.
- Analysis of programmatic interventions.
- Discussion of a holistic assessment and support model.
Main Results:
- A multifaceted, open approach is beneficial for identifying and meeting student needs.
- Holistic programs can positively impact adolescent children of incarcerated parents.
- Targeted programs are crucial for this demographic.
Conclusions:
- Policy development should focus on expanding and enhancing programs for children of incarcerated parents.
- Continued research into effective support systems is warranted.
- Collaboration between community programs and policymakers is essential.