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Concrete support in times of need

Find support services to meet family needs, reduce stress, ensure financial stability, advocate effectively. Provide information, connections, and skills for families in crisis. Support for substance abuse, mental health, food, shelter, domestic violence, education, clothing. Help parents navigate services, overcome barriers, and advocate for their children.

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Concrete support in times of need

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  1. Concrete support in times of need Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges What it looks like • Seeking and receiving support when needed • Knowing what services are available and how to access them • Adequate financial security; basic needs being met • Persistence • Advocating effectively for self and child to receive necessary help

  2. Concrete support in times of need • Everyday actions • Respond immediately when families are in crisis • Provide information and connections to services in the community • Help families to develop skills and tools they need to identify their needs and connect to supports

  3. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOOD JOB TRAINING HEALTH CARE SHELTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN EDUCATION CLOTHING A bridge to services

  4. Concrete Support in Times of Need For child welfare involved families… Parents may… • Be mistrustful of services and systems • Face concrete barriers to accessing services • Case worker role • Encourage help seeking behavior • Working with the family to understand their past experience with service systems • Help the family to navigate complex systems • Help the caregiver understand their role as an advocate for themselves and their child

  5. Reflective Activity - #9 on Your Worksheet • Review page 1 of Handout 2.1.d on Concrete Support. • Review the bullet points on page 2, specifically “Questions to Ask” & “Activities to do with Parents,” then: • List on the worksheet one question or activity that you already use consistently in your work with parents/caregivers. • List on the worksheet one question or activity that you can add to your daily practice, or use more consistently.

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