Abstract
This qualitative study examines the attributes or perceptions of service providers and overseers as to the effectiveness of intensive family preservation services provided by a social services agency in Tucson, Arizona. The services provided are patterned after the Homebuilders' model developed in 1974 in Tacoma, Washington. Data collection was generated from interviews and focus groups with the in-home service providers, the program supervisor, and investigators and case managers with Child Protective Services (CPS). Although placement prevention rates (PPR) are the dependent variable in most studies on this form of intervention, this study seeks to understand those characteristics of the model that contribute to successful outcomes with client families. Those appear to be the short-term intervention coupled with a non-judgmental approach to client families and the clinical supervision provided by the program supervisor.
Recommended Citation
Kauffman, Frank G.
(2005)
"Family Preservation: Perceptions of Effectiveness,"
Journal of Family Strengths: Vol. 8:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58464/2168-670X.1208
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/jfs/vol8/iss1/8
