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Relationships matter: Exploring the implementation of the Quality Parenting Initiative and the foster parent experience.
- Source :
- Child & Family Social Work; Nov2022, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p593-603, 11p, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) is a systems reform approach aimed at strengthening the quality parenting practices of foster parents, and their support by child welfare workers. QPI has been implemented in over 80 jurisdictions across 10 states; however, no external evaluation has informed its development. This study explored perceptions of QPI's impact on the foster parent experience, with a particular focus on foster parent involvement in implementation efforts and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Semi‐structured qualitative interviews were conducted with non‐relative foster parents (N = 31). Data were analysed through thematic analysis, and a codebook was developed to adequately capture patterns in perspectives across the interviews. Study findings indicate that QPI improved the relationships between foster and birth parents through specialized training and peer‐support groups that challenged biases, articulated the roles and expectations of caregivers, and cultivated a team‐based approach to meet the best interests of children in care. Foster care agencies may benefit from incorporating strategies that promote frequent, positive interactions across stakeholders. Strengthening these relationships may be the first step in reimagining the roles of foster parents in family reunification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PARENT attitudes
RESEARCH methodology
FAMILY reunification
STAKEHOLDER analysis
INTERVIEWING
MENTORING
HUMAN services programs
PARENTING
QUALITATIVE research
BEHAVIOR disorders in children
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
RESEARCH funding
INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
CHILD welfare
PARENT-child relationships
DATA analysis
THEMATIC analysis
STATISTICAL sampling
DATA analysis software
FOSTER parents
FOSTER home care
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13567500
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Child & Family Social Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159455972
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12908