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The Negative Effects Of Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) On Behavioral Problems Of Children In Kinship Care: The Protective Role Of Kinship Caregivers' Mental Health, Yanfeng Xu, Merav Jedwab, Kerry Lee, Sue E. Levkoff
The Negative Effects Of Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) On Behavioral Problems Of Children In Kinship Care: The Protective Role Of Kinship Caregivers' Mental Health, Yanfeng Xu, Merav Jedwab, Kerry Lee, Sue E. Levkoff
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Faculty Research and Scholarship
This study aims to examine the (a) prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among children in kinship care; (b) relationships between the number and type of ACEs and children’s internalizing and externalizing problems; and (c) moderating role of kinship caregivers’ mental health on the relationships between ACEs and children’s internalizing and externalizing problems. A sample of children in kinship care (N = 224) obtained from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being II was used. Ordinary least squares regression models were conducted. Results indicated that neglect followed by parental substance abuse were found to be the most prevalent …
In The Best Interest Of The (Adult) Child: Ideas About Kinship Care Of Older Adults, Tezra Jennings, Tam E. Perry, Julia Valeriani
In The Best Interest Of The (Adult) Child: Ideas About Kinship Care Of Older Adults, Tezra Jennings, Tam E. Perry, Julia Valeriani
Social Work Faculty Publications
This article uses a qualitative, ethnographic approach to examine the experiences older adults and their kin, as the older adult engages in relocation. Studies looking at caregiving by kin for older adults highlight burdens for the adult child. This study offers a life course perspective on kinship care, analyzing older adults’ decisions’ to move. It was found that many older adults are strongly influenced by the desire to not be cared for by their kin as well as to select housing near their existing social network, which might exclude kin. In conclusion, policy implications are discussed.
Grandmother Kinship Care Providers: Predictors Of Elevated Psychological Distress, Deborah M. Whitley
Grandmother Kinship Care Providers: Predictors Of Elevated Psychological Distress, Deborah M. Whitley
SW Publications
Most children in kinship care with grandmothers in the U.S. have been abandoned or maltreated. The challenges these caregivers encounter often include poverty, social isolation, and diminished health. These factors may hinder the grandmother’s ability to provide a supportive family environment. The purpose of the present study was to determine levels of psychological distress in African American caregiving grandmothers and identify predictors of increased distress in African American custodial grandmothers. We hypothesized that diminished grandmother health, family resources and support, as well as increased child behavior problems, will predict psychological distress.
A Grandmother Describes Her Adjustment To Parenting Her Grandchildren, University Of Maine Center On Aging
A Grandmother Describes Her Adjustment To Parenting Her Grandchildren, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article is a grandmother’s story about parenting her grandchildren. She discusses the stresses of this role, the issues faced from the legal side, family issues, as well as their means of achieving help and support in this situation.
What Is Support To Relative Parents?, Sue Burgess, University Of Maine Center On Aging
What Is Support To Relative Parents?, Sue Burgess, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article looks at a clinician’s perspective on how to best support relative caregivers. It discusses medications, family issues, programs with low-barrier services, and other resources for assistance. The components discussed in this article will hopefully allow for permanency and stability in the homes of kinship families.
Working With Kinship Families: Reflections Of A Clinician, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Working With Kinship Families: Reflections Of A Clinician, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
As families are face increasing pressures, kinship care is becoming a more common occurrence. Furthermore, as the foster care system becomes more taxed, informal kinship care is becoming more prevalent. This article looks at work with kinship families from a clinician’s perspective. Case examples and models are utilized to promote collaborative efforts in working with these families and allowing for the best care possible.
Kinship Websites, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Kinship Websites, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article includes a compilation of websites for both Maine and national resources for kinship care.
Kinship Bibliography, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Kinship Bibliography, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article lists the references utilized in the Maine Parenting Relatives Mental Health and Substance Abuse Project.