Support for Children as Next of Kin and Systematic Follow up - Group Leaders’ and Managers’ Perspectives Within Non-profit Organizations in Sweden

Asa Carlsund (), Pauline Johansson, Ulf Hammare and Elizabeth Hanson
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Asa Carlsund: Mid Sweden University Nursing Science, Sweden
Pauline Johansson: Swedish Family Care Competence Centre, Kalmar, Sweden
Ulf Hammare: Mid Sweden University Nursing Science, Sweden
Elizabeth Hanson: Swedish Family Care Competence Centre, Kalmar, Sweden

The Open Family Studies Journal, 2017, vol. 9, issue 1, 49-59

Abstract: Method : The aim of this study was to explore the systematic follow up of supportive activities in non-profit organizations targeted at children as next of kin. Managers and group leaders were interviewed, and findings were content analysed. Results : The findings indicated that a child focus, education, safety and trust were important. These factors were observed as the primary tasks and the key reason for being involved in supportive activities. Managers expressed concern about not retaining funding, if the organization was unable to demonstrate the effects of their activities. Namely, to enhance the health and wellbeing of children. In order to continuously develop their work most organisations explained that they used some form of system for follow up. However, there was a wide variation in how non-profit organizations worked with follow ups. Conclusion : Overall, it was evident that there was a major need for education and support in this area.

Keywords: Children as next of kin; Non-profit organizations; Supportive activities; Systematic follow up. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.2174/1874922401709010049

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