The Effectiveness of Aftercare Services for African American Families in an Intensive Family Preservation Program

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine E. Nelson ◽  
James K. Nash
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Families ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Aftercare Services ◽  
Family Preservation Program ◽  
American Families

Using African-Centered Principles in Family-Preservation Services

1997 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 531-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn S. Carter
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
African American Families ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Heterogeneous Structure ◽  
Family Preservation Services ◽  
Natural Context ◽  
African Centered ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
American Families

The author discusses African-centered family preservation services and the use of a strengths perspective in work with African American families, focusing on the heterogeneous structure of African American families and critical issues facing African American communities. African traditions and ways of integrating these traditions into family-preservation work with African American families are described. Integrating African traditions reflects a holistic approach to family-preservation services, improves the breadth and cultural relevance of services, protects children, and empowers families within the natural context of their communities. These outcomes complement the goals of family-preservation services and enhance the chances of families remaining intact.

African American Families in Diversity: Gay Men and Lesbians as Participants in Family Networks

1998 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vickie M. Mays ◽  
Linda M. Cha Tiers ◽  
Susan D. Cochran ◽  
Joanna Mackness
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
African American Families ◽  
Family Networks ◽  
American Families
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