Building Stronger Families XX BSHS408 XX XX Introduction

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Introduction In our Building Stronger Families Microsoft® Power. Point® presentation, Learning Team D will discuss what characteristics are most important in building a stronger family. We will discuss three activities that families can do in order to build a stronger family. We will describe how society plays a role in improving the strength of the family. We will describe what current societal trends must changed in order to prevent abuse and neglect. Lastly, we will discuss what role Child Protective Services workers play in strengthening the family, and treating and preventing abuse and neglect.

What is a family? “A family is an intimate domestic group made up of people related to one another by bonds of blood, sexual mating or legal ties. It is the smallest and basic social unit, which is also the most important primary group found in any society (Family: Meaning, Characteristics, Function, and Types, n. d. ). ”

What characteristics are most important in building a stronger family? There are six important characteristics that are most important in building a stronger family. Spend time together Effective communication Appreciation Commitment Good coping skills Values and convictions

What characteristics are most important in building a stronger family? (Continued) The six important characteristics have certain characteristics that are usually performed on a daily basis in order to build a stronger family. Spend time together Effective communication Appreciation Commitment Good coping skills Values and convictions

Three activities that families could do to build a stronger family. Communication, appreciate, and guidance Family affection and support Social support

The Three activities: Communication, Appreciate, and Guidance Affection and Support Social Support • Listen to your children and not always give advice. • Ask them about their day • Weekly family meetings • Hugs and kisses • Spend time • Praise • Keep in contact with extended family • Know your neighbors • Show family pictures • Join an organization or church * See below for more details *See below for more details

How does society play a role in improving the strength of the family: How Society is stopping the improvement of the strength of families: Single Parent homes Financial Problems Behavioral Issues Divorces How Society can improve the strength of families: Two Parent homes Both parents invested in child’s life Marriage

How does society play a role in improving the strength of the family? Continued…. . Providing resources/tools to families Lead by example Make and impact/take lead

Societal Trend Change More community programs and available resources Home visit programs for at risk families More emphasis on prevention may be responsible for the reduction in physical and sexual abuse. More programs to help decrease poverty to relieve stress

Societal Trend Change Campaign to educate the general public on abuse Change the type of families targeted for prevention services Increase in economic self-sufficiency of families Families being less isolated and able to access the support they need. Societal level intervention efforts

The Role of Child Protective Services CPS promotes the safety and well-being of children through intervention on reported cases of child abuse and neglect. The goal of CPS , are to keep children in their homes when it is safe, and to provide a safe living environment when it is not("Social Work Degree Services", 2018). CPS workers must provide support to both the child and the family surrounds them. They are required to have backgrounds in counseling and psychology("Social Work Degree Services", 2018).

Treating, and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Follow up on any and every suspected case Investigate Develop a plan of action Possible removal of child from danger Family strengthening supports Follow ups on family progress Prevention through education and awareness

Strengthening the Family With Community Resources Group and individual family members Mental health and addiction support services Housing Resources Family Supports Foster Care and Adoption Services Food, Cash, Medical Assistance

Online Resources for Parents and Families Family Days Out Website provides different activities for families to do together in their local community. Families can visit the following link to search for the family’s activities. https: //www. familydaysout. com/ Tips and Ideas for Families. This website provides tabs of tips and ideas for families. Families can visit the following link to review each tab of information. http: //www. cofamilycenters. org/resources-2/resources/ Building Community, Building Hope: 2016 Prevention Resource Guide. This is a PDF document that allows parents to review and help their families become stronger. Parents can visit the following link and save this document for future use. https: //www. childwelfare. gov/pub. PDFs/guide. pdf Unit 10: Building Strong Families – Concept to Practice. This is a PDF document that allows parents to work with their children and other members of their families to answer the questions. https: //www. ksde. org/Portals/0/CSAS/Content%20 Area%20(F-L)/Family%20 and%20 Consumer%20 Sciences/FCS_Resources/Unit%2010 --Building%20 Healthy%20 Families. pdf? ver=2014 -11 -03 -080533 -673 Monthly Message: Building Strong Families is a PDF document that allows families to do different activities that allows them to spend quality time together. Parents can visit the following link and save this document for future use. https: //kidsnow. ky. gov/communities/Monthly%20 Messages/mm-04 -28 -2016. pdf

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References Continued Parenting Assistance Line. (2018). Six Characteristics of Strong Families. Retrieved October 2018, from http: //pal. ua. edu/2017/08/21/six-characteristics-of-strong-families/ 18, Social Work Degree Services(2018). Retrieved October 20, 2018, from https: //www. socialworkdegreecenter. com/understanding-the-role-of-child-protective-services/ Your Article Library. (n. d. ). Family: Meaning, Characteristics, Function, and Types. Retrieved October 19, 2018, from http: //www. yourarticlelibrary. com/speech/family-meaning-characteristics-function-and-types/34966