Impact of Agencies Web Lecture

The Impact of Systems on Families : 

The Impact of Systems on Families Families ARE “Systems” Hollie Gabler Filce, Ph.D. NOTE: Press the space bar to begin this lecture and to advance from slide to slide.

How is a Family a System? : 

How is a Family a System? Just as the human body is made up of various subsystems, so is the family. For a body or a family to be healthy, all subsystems must function effectively and cooperatively.

How Does Disability Affect Systems? : 

How Does Disability Affect Systems?

How do systems respond to disability? : 

How do systems respond to disability? Labels, eligibility, and regulations Funding or lack of funding for programs Services and service providers

What is family-centered service delivery? : 

What is family-centered service delivery? Focusing on the family as the unit of attention Organizing assistance collaboratively Considering family strengths Addressing family needs holistically Individualizing services for each family

What is family-centered service delivery? : 

What is family-centered service delivery? Giving families complete information in a supportive manner Normalizing perspectives Structuring service delivery to ensure accessibility, minimal disruption of family integrity and routine.

Beach Center Guidelines : 

Beach Center Guidelines Please review the following three fact sheets developed by the Beach Center. They are available in this week’s content module or you can search for them at http://www.beachcenter.org (look for “Family-Centered Care Fact Sheets). How To Give Family-Centered Care Quality Indicators of Exemplary Family-Centered Legislation Quality Indicators of Exemplary Family-Centered Programs

What are some guidelines for practice in YOUR area? : 

Education Social Work Psychology Child & Family Studies Community Health Human Performance & Recreation What are some guidelines for practice in YOUR area?

Homework Assignment : 

Homework Assignment Find 2 pieces of ‘evidence’ from your future professional field that either support or do not support family centered service delivery. Examples may include: Legislative mandates Resolutions, policy statements, ethical guidelines, etc. from professional organizations Best Practices guidelines in the literature Etc.

Homework Assignment (cont.) : 

Homework Assignment (cont.) Be prepared at next week’s chat to present your findings to the group. Please also put this assignment in the assignment dropbox See the Syllabus for Due Dates!.

Homework Assignment (cont.) : 

Homework Assignment (cont.) If at all possible, send me one of the following: Link to the evidence if found on the web. Direct quote from an original source AND a complete citation to the source (APA format preferred). Copy of evidence (you can fax this to me: 601-266-5114 or drop off at my office: IDS Room D7).

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