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Types of Family

Types of Family. Nuclear Family Extended Family Single-parent Family Reconstituted Family. Characteristics of Contemporary American Families. Diversity is the norm Marrying, having children later Higher divorce rates More single-parent families More remarriages/ reconstituted families

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Types of Family

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  1. Types of Family • Nuclear Family • Extended Family • Single-parent Family • Reconstituted Family

  2. Characteristics of Contemporary American Families • Diversity is the norm • Marrying, having children later • Higher divorce rates • More single-parent families • More remarriages/ reconstituted families • More births to single moms/ decline in birth rate • Higher family incomes

  3. Family Systems Perspective • Not child-focused • All members are equally important

  4. Components of family-centered practice • Focus on family • Emphasis on mutual respect and teamwork • Organize assistant to individual family needs • Consider family strengths, talents, resources, attributes and aspirations • Address family needs holistically (all members) • Give families information in supportive manner • Recognize that there are typical family reactions • Deliver services without disrupting family integrity and routine

  5. Reactions to Raising a Child with a Disability • Confronting Phase • Shock • Denial • Anxiety • Guilt • Adjusting Phase • Depression • Anger • Acceptance • Adapting Phase • Life-cycle changes • Realistic planning • Adjusting expectations

  6. Strategies to promote Family Empowerment • Involve families in planning • Personalize contacts between helpers and families • Networking with other families • Child-care and transportation • Offer variety of activities • Focus on prevention of risk factors • Advocate for collaborative community services

  7. Collaborative Teaming • Common goal or set of goals to which all parties agree • Agreement on strategies for achieving each goal • Commitment to meaningful interactions, individual skill development, and task completion • Commitment to positive interdependence • Commitment to system of decision making and accountability

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