Autor según el artículo: Balsells,M.A. Pastor, C. Amorós,P. Mateos, A. Ponce,C. Navajas,A.

Departamento: Pedagogia

e-ISSN: 2076-0760

Autor/es de la URV: PONCE ALIFONSO, MARIA DEL CARMEN

Palabras clave: biological family Child Protection Child Welfare Educational needs Reunification

Resumen: 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.

Acceso a la licencia de uso: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/

Direcció de correo del autor: carmen.ponce@urv.cat

Identificador del autor: 0000-0002-6655-4511

Fecha de alta del registro: 2020-01-27

Versión del articulo depositado: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

Enlace a la fuente original: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/3/4/809

Referencia al articulo segun fuente origial: SOCIAL SCIENCES (ISSN 2076-0760). (ISSN/ISBN: 2076-0760). 3(4): 809-826

Referencia de l'ítem segons les normes 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

URL Documento de licencia: http://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/

DOI del artículo: 10.3390/socsci3040809

Entidad: Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Año de publicación de la revista: 2014

Tipo de publicación: Journal Publications