1. A Feasibility Study of the SAFE Pilot Program: A University–School Board Partnership in Ontario.
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Sanders, Jane E., Seale, Ariel, Lewis, Victoria, Arundel, M.K., and Csiernik, Rick
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FAMILIES & psychology , *PILOT projects , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *SOCIAL support , *PSYCHOLOGY of parents , *FOCUS groups , *SOCIAL workers , *RESEARCH methodology , *TIME , *MENTAL health , *INTERVIEWING , *QUALITATIVE research , *SURVEYS , *STUDENTS , *COMMUNICATION , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIAL work education , *SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors , *COVID-19 pandemic , *INFORMATION technology - Abstract
The Support and Aid to Families Electronically (SAFE) pilot program was developed through a community–university partnership to support parents of elementary students in Ontario, while providing stable practicums for social work students in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions. Purpose: The aim of the current study was to examine the feasibility of the SAFE pilot program as a mental health support to families by examining three feasibility objectives: demand, acceptably, and implementation. Method: Qualitative data from interviews, focus groups, and qualitative surveys involving service users, social work students, referring school board and university professionals (n = 37) were examined. Results: Demand for SAFE extended beyond the pandemic. A high-level of acceptance of SAFE was identified. Areas of success and considerations for implementation are outlined. Discussion: This study provides practice guidance on implementing this unique program, with potential to address gaps in service provision and the ongoing crisis in field education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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