Quote: "Family support is the support of families with a member with a disability, which may include a child, an adult, or even the parent in the family."
This subfield studies the provision of services to families and their communities, including social work, counseling, and advocacy.
Introduction to Family and Community Services: An overview of what Family and Community Services is all about, including its importance and how it benefits communities.
Social Services: Services provided by government and private organizations that assist individuals and families struggling with personal or societal challenges.
Child Welfare: The system responsible for promoting the well-being of children and families, including services for foster care, adoption, and child abuse prevention.
Mental Health: The promotion, preservation, and restoration of mental well-being, including services for mental health disorders and addiction.
Elderly Care: Services provided to older adults to improve their quality of life and support their independence, including elder abuse prevention, home care, and assisted living.
Community Development: The process of improving the social, economic, and cultural well-being of a community through programs such as affordable housing, job training, and neighborhood revitalization.
Disaster Relief and Emergency Services: Preparedness, response, and recovery services provided to individuals and communities affected by disasters, including natural disasters and public health emergencies.
Domestic Violence: Services provided to victims of domestic violence to promote safety, healing, and rebuilding of their lives.
Public Policy and Advocacy: The development and implementation of policies and legislation designed to improve the lives of individuals and families, including advocacy for social justice and equity.
Quote: "Family support includes 'unpaid' or 'informal' support by neighbors, families, and friends."
Quote: "Paid services" through specialist agencies providing an array of services termed 'family support services'."
Quote: "School or parent services for special needs such as respite care, specialized child care or peer companions."
Quote: "Cash subsidies, tax deductions or other financial subsidies."
Quote: "Family support services are currently a 'community services and funding' stream in New York and the US."
Quote: "Family support services... has had variable 'application' based on disability groups, administrating agencies, and even, regulatory and legislative intent."
Quote: "...families with a member with a disability, which may include a child, an adult, or even the parent in the family."
Quote: "Family support has been extended to different population groups in the US and worldwide."
Quote: "Specialized child care or peer companions."
Quote: "Family support services are currently a 'community services and funding' stream in New York and the US."
Quote: "Unpaid or informal support."
Quote: "Paid services" through specialist agencies providing an array of services termed 'family support services'."
Quote: "Cash subsidies, tax deductions or other financial subsidies."
Quote: "Has had variable 'application' based on disability groups, administrating agencies, and even, regulatory and legislative intent."
Quote: "Families with a member with a disability, which may include a child, an adult, or even the parent in the family."
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