Religion and Caregiving for Orphans and Vulnerable Children: A Qualitative Study of Caregivers Across Four Religious Traditions and Five Global Contexts

David E. Eagle, et al - Journal of Religion and Health

The authors of this study conducted qualitative interviews of 69 caregivers in four countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Cambodia, and India (Hyderabad and Nagaland), and across four religious traditions: Christian (Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant), Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu. They asked respondents to describe the importance of religion for their becoming a caregiver, the way in which religion has helped them make sense of why children are orphans, and how religion helps them face the challenges of their occupation.

An Integrated Model of Family Strengths and Resilience: Theorizing at the Intersection of Indigenous and Western Paradigms

Ricardo O. Sánchez, Bethany L. Letiecq, Mark R. Ginsberg - Journal of Family Theory & Review

In this article, the authors theorize a new conceptual framework of family strengths and resilience emerging at the intersection of indigenous and Western approaches to family systems.

Can better parenting be achieved through short prevention programs? The challenge of universal prevention through Strengthening Families Program 11–14

Lidia Sánchez‐Prieto, Carmen Orte, Lluís Ballester, Joan Amer - Child & Family Social Work

This study aims to assess possible changes in family and parental dynamics among families taking part in a short (6‐session) universal program.

Is Nurturing Attachments training effective in improving self-efficacy in foster carers and reducing manifestations of Reactive Attachment Disorder in looked after children?

Naomi Gibbons, Alison M Bacon, Lisa Lloyd - Adoption & Fostering

The present study reports on a mixed-methods evaluation of the Nurturing Attachments training, focusing particularly on its impact on carer self-efficacy and behavioural manifestations of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) which are common among looked after children, even if they are not formally diagnosed.

Determinants of Implementing Cash Transfer Program for Orphans and Vulnerable Children: A Case of Isiolo County, Kenya

Thomas Mugo Njeru & David Minja - International Academic Journal of Law and Society

The study was guided by three objectives to; examine the influence of financial resources in the implementation of Cash Transfer program for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, determine how management influences the implementation of Cash Transfer program for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, examine the influence of stakeholders in the implementation of Cash Transfer program for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Isiolo county.

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What evidence is there that parenting interventions reduce child abuse and neglect among maltreating families? A systematic review

Sarah Whitcombe-Dobbs, Michael Tarren-Sweeney - Developmental Child Welfare

The present review addressed the research question What evidence is there that parenting interventions conducted with parents who maltreat their children, reduce the incidence of further child maltreatment?

Multidisciplinary meetings: Listening to the experiences of children in a child and youth care centre

Jessica C. Johannisen, Hannelie Yates, Carlien van Wyk - HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies

This article explores and presents the voices of children regarding how they experience their participation in multidisciplinary meetings at a child and youth care centre.