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Caregivers' perspectives on the SafeCare® programme: Implementing an evidence‐based intervention for child neglect
Author(s) -
Gallitto Elena,
Romano Elisa,
Drolet Marie
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
child and family social work
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1365-2206
pISSN - 1356-7500
DOI - 10.1111/cfs.12419
Subject(s) - distrust , neglect , intervention (counseling) , welfare , psychology , child neglect , nursing , quality (philosophy) , qualitative research , medical education , evidence based practice , developmental psychology , medicine , suicide prevention , poison control , child abuse , psychotherapist , alternative medicine , sociology , political science , environmental health , social science , philosophy , epistemology , law , pathology
This qualitative study examined caregivers' experiences with SafeCare®, an evidence‐based programme that focuses on child neglect through modules on health, safety, and parenting. Shortly after completing SafeCare, 30 caregivers participated in a semi‐structured interview about their experiences with the programme. Overall, caregivers indicated that the programme helped with improvements in their parenting skills. Among the factors that contributed to a positive experience were the simplicity of language, the skills‐based approach, and the quality of the relationship with the SafeCare provider. Caregivers also noted several factors that made it difficult to fully benefit from the programme, including financial constraints, removal of their child from the home, and general distrust towards the child welfare system. Findings provide relevant information for SafeCare providers in terms of identifying areas that work well for caregivers completing the programme, as well as areas that might serve as impediments. Implications for contemporary child welfare practice are also considered.