How early interventionists support families experiencing vulnerable circumstances: A closer look at family-centered practice

Christine M. Spence, Deborah L. Rooks-Ellis, Amber Brown Ruiz, Leigh Ann Fish, Brooklin Jones-Banahan, Courtney E. O'Grady and Ella Sulinski

Children and Youth Services Review, 2023, vol. 144, issue C

Abstract: Guidance from national professional organizations (e.g., the Division for Early Childhood) and professional standards characterize specific practices for the provision of birth through age 2 early intervention services for all families. However, research focused on the family-centered practices (FCPs) that providers use to support families experiencing vulnerability is limited. Therefore, this phenomenological study focused on how early interventionists across disciplines (EIs) described the implementation of services in a rural northeastern state. We conducted nine statewide focus groups with EIs (N = 67) to understand (a) how EIs defined the vulnerable circumstances of the families they serve, and (b) what FCPs EIs report using with families in these identified vulnerable circumstances. Thematic qualitative analysis was used. Results suggest that much of their services align with the key elements of FCP. Providers’ use of individualizing services more than any other family centered element is discussed as this may influence aspects of coaching and service delivery.

Keywords: Family-centered Practices; Part C Early Intervention; Vulnerable Circumstances; Families (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106752

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