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- Title
Veteran Parents in Child Protective Services: Theory and Implementation.
- Authors
Nilsen, Wendy J.; Affronti, Melissa L.; Coombes, Margaret L.
- Abstract
“Veteran parents” (VPs), or parents who have experienced challenges concerning their children's health and then mentor other families through similar situations, are widely used for parent support. This model has been adopted by Child Protective Services (CPS) to increase parent engagement. Here, we expand the theoretical discussion of VPs in CPS to address the unique challenges and implementation issues associated with maltreating families. We contend that this model, as originally evaluated in pediatrics, is compromised within CPS. VP programs in CPS will require the same rigorous investigation as other new programs.
- Subjects
CHILD protection services; CHILD services; CHILD welfare; MENTORS; MENTORING; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; FAMILY relations; FAMILY conflict; PARENT-child relationships; FAMILY stability; HOME environment
- Publication
Family Relations, 2009, Vol 58, Issue 5, p520
- ISSN
0197-6664
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1741-3729.2009.00572.x