International Perspectives on Parenting Support and Parental Participation in Children and Family Services

This book explores parenting support initiatives in children and family services, focusing on their impact on participants and the inclusion of parents in the design and delivery of these supports. It includes case studies from various jurisdictions and highlights the theoretical, conceptual, and practical considerations required when supporting parents in an inclusive manner.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into parenting support initiatives within children and family services across various jurisdictions, with a keen focus on their impact on both 'hard' and 'soft' outcomes for participants. It also emphasizes the inclusion of parents in the design and delivery of these supports. By examining the experiences of parents facing challenges beyond the ordinary responsibilities of parenting and receiving formal support services, the book sheds light on their perspectives on the received supports and the differences observed in children and family members. Conceptually driven and rooted in individual theories and frameworks, the book employs participatory processes and rigorous research to present case studies from Australia, Bulgaria, England, Italy, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, and Spain. By highlighting the theoretical, conceptual, and practical considerations essential for supporting parents inclusively, this book appeals to scholars, students, and practitioners engaged in social work, child development, child protection, and social policy.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032368627