Realizing the potential of a strengths‐based approach in family support with young people and their parents

• DOI: 10.1111/cfs.12978
• Publication Date: 2022-10-22T10:32:59Z
• Authors: Carmel Devaney; Bernadine Brady; Rosemary Crosse; Rebecca Jackson
• Keywords: Family Support

Abstract This paper on a strengths‐based approach (SBA) to practice is based empirical research with stakeholders involved in an intensive support programme for young people at risk and their parents Ireland. The Youth Advocate Programme (YAP) model provides wraparound respond needs by focusing competencies coping skills building networks of community‐based supports. includes or carers the suite offered advocates. An SBA has been discussed some time academic literature guidance. However, it tends be considered primarily relation social work practice, there ongoing ambiguity as what actually involves day‐to‐day engagement individual family members. Insightful, rich accounts SBAs part routine provided people, practitioners form basis this detail how these approaches development hope‐inspiring relationships promote positive change. Relevant situates debate experience using SBA, wider challenges faced families, impact those receiving service its potential use continuum children services.