A strength-based approach in support of multi-risk families: Principles and issues

Authors

Diane S. Powell, University of South FloridaFollow
Catherine J. Batsche, University of South FloridaFollow
Joleana Ferro, University of South Florida
Lise Fox, University of South FloridaFollow
Glen Dunlap, University of South FloridaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1997

Keywords

At Risk Populations, Family Therapy, Family, Supportive Psychotherapy

Abstract

This article discusses six principles associated with strength-based approaches to family support: a philosophy based on family strength; a partnership approach to service provision; a family-centered, family-driven agenda; an individualized response to family needs and capacities; a broad-based, comprehensive view of family development; and an assessment of outcomes based on family functioning and the quality of life of family members. Challenges in implementing strength-based, family support approaches for families with multiple risks are discussed and implications for policy and research are presented.

Scholar Commons Citation

Powell, D. S., Batsche, C. J., Ferro, J., Fox, L., & Dunlap, G. (1997). A strength-based approach in support of multi-risk families: Principles and issues. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 17(1), 1-26.