Author, as appears in the article.: Balsells,M.A. Pastor, C. Amorós,P. Mateos, A. Ponce,C. Navajas,A.

Department: Pedagogia

e-ISSN: 2076-0760

URV's Author/s: PONCE ALIFONSO, MARIA DEL CARMEN

Keywords: biological family Child Protection Child Welfare Educational needs Reunification

Abstract: In Spain, an average of 480 children per 100,000 is receiving some type of temporary care, and the reunification process is typically lengthy. Providing the biological family with specific training as part of the reunification process is key to solving this problem. Although previous research and social policy have emphasized the importance of such training to reunification, the training has not been fully implemented in Spain. This study investigates the specific training needs during the transition phase of the reunification process in which the child prepares to return home. The data were obtained from focus groups and through semi-structured interviews with 135 participants: 63 professionals from the Child Protection System and 42 parents and 30 children who have undergone or are currently undergoing reunification. A qualitative methodology and Atlas.ti software were used to analyze the interview content. The results indicate three specific training needs: (a) understanding the reasons for reunification and the reunification phases; (b) empowerment strategies; and (c) social support. These findings suggest the best practices for formulating specific support programs for this population during the reunification transition period.

licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/

Author's mail: carmen.ponce@urv.cat

Author identifier: 0000-0002-6655-4511

Record's date: 2020-01-27

Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

Link to the original source: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/3/4/809

Papper original source: SOCIAL SCIENCES (ISSN 2076-0760). (ISSN/ISBN: 2076-0760). 3(4): 809-826

APA: Balsells,M.A.; Pastor, C.; Amorós,P.; Mateos, A.;Ponce,C.; Navajas,A. (2014). Child Welfare and Successful Reunification through the Socio-Educative Process: Training Needs among Biological Families in Spain. SOCIAL SCIENCES (ISSN 2076-0760), 3(4), 809-826. DOI: 10.3390/socsci3040809

Licence document URL: http://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/

Article's DOI: 10.3390/socsci3040809

Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Journal publication year: 2014

Publication Type: Journal Publications