CrossSector Families CROSS SECTOR FAMILIES ABOUT FAMILIES All
Cross-Sector Families
CROSS SECTOR FAMILIES
ABOUT FAMILIES All families have strengths n All families experience challenges n Families are complex systems n Each family is unique n Each family has its own norms, power structure, communication style, etc. n
WHAT IS A CROSS SECTOR FAMILY? n Family who is impacted by multiple issues simultaneously n Family who is interfacing with several service delivery systems
VALUE ASSUMPTIONS n n n All families are cross sector families All families are multidimensional All families are resilient Problem resolution lies within the family The formula for problem resolution is unique to each family
CROSS SECTOR ISSUES n n n n n Child abuse Child neglect Domestic/family violence Substance abuse Mental illness Developmental delays Health concerns Criminal activity/incarceration Death/dying Homelessness
CROSS SECTOR ISSUES n n Poverty Racism Classism Heterosexism
CROSS SECTOR ISSUES n n Issues do not stand in isolation Cross sector issues are intricately intertwined
CASEWORKER ROLES n n n Help families to recognize own strengths Help families to understand how strengths can address the situation at hand Coach/support families in using their strengths
WORKING WITH CROSS SECTOR FAMILIES Cultural competence n Strengths-based assessment n Inclusive service planning n Collaboration with community partners n Advocacy at all levels n
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