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'Maps and Charts in Planning Family Support': The Development of Children's Services Planning in Northern Ireland
Published in:
Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9, Page: 199-212,Taylor & Francis
Publication Date:
2003
Aims & Objectives:
This article considers how 'cross-cutting' Children's Services Planning has developed and explores the emerging shift from historically based planning to planning based on needs assessment, of children in need
Abstract:
This paper considers how 'cross-cutting' Children's Services Planning has developed in Northern Ireland, and explores the emerging shift from historically based planning to planning based on needs assessment, driven by the emphasis on holistic understanding of children in Need. Core elements include the development of interagency databases to capture need and supply of services at a very local level (electoral ward); emerging work on outcome measurement; the consolidation of inter-agency and inter-sectoral planning forums; and the emergence of frameworks for involving service users, especially young people. The paper reflects on the application of the Hardiker (1991) Model in Northern Ireland, and goes on to describe how congruence across the Children and Young People's Committees has been achieved through commitment to four common, underpinning themes - Needs Led Planning and Resourcing, Equality and Human Rights, Promoting Social Inclusion, and an Integrated Approach to family Support. The latter theme is particularly developed in this paper, suggesting that a number of conditions now exist that could drive family support led strategies in the domains of prevention/diversion (Hardiker Levels 1 and 2) and intensive support (Hardiker Levels 3 and 4). In conclusion, the paper argues for the consolidation of Children's Services Planning as a core local framework that can strengthen regional strategy, and identifies some of the key challenges for the future. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
Authors:
Eamon McTernan
Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Notes:
1357-5279 Accession Number: 2005-05776-002. First Author & Affiliation: McTernan, Eamon; Western Health and Social Services Board, Children's Services Planner, Derry, United Kingdom. Other Journal Title: Child Care in Practice. Release Date: 20050606. Publication Type: Journal, (0100) Peer Reviewed Journal, (0110). Media Covered: Print. Media Available: Electronic; Print. Document Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Conference Information: Regional Conference 'Think Global - Act Local'. Conference Note: Portions of this research were adapted from a paper presented at the aforementioned conference. Major Descriptor: Child Welfare; Needs Assessment; Program Development; Social Services; Strategies. Minor Descriptor: Childhood Development; Family Relations; Family; Social Support. Classification: Community & Social Services (3373) . Population: Human (10) . Location: Ireland. Age Group: Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100) School Age (6-12 yrs) (180) Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200) . Methodology: Empirical Study; Qualitative Study. References Available: Y.
Keywords:
- Child Welfare
- Childhood Development
- Children''s Services Planning
- family
- Family Relations
- family support
- Hardiker Model
- inter-agency approach
- Needs Assessment
- outcome measurement
- Program Development
- regional strategies
- social services
- Social Support
- Strategies
Geography:
Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland)