Abstract
Three case studies will be shared in this paper in the context of organizational values and practices implemented at the PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families, located in Annandale, VA. The youth voices integrated in the case studies provide reasons for participating in special education and family strengthening programs. An overview of services and support received is given. Key challenges, successes, and emerging outcomes are considered. This study provides information on how to make organizational and cultural values come to life and how to recognize the positive youth development practices in special education and family strengthening services. This study also includes information on those working with crossover youth in special education day schools and family strengthening programs.
Highlights
Unable to find a safe and stable home with relatives, teenager Natasha has been placed into a foster care system for the first time in her life
The study is built upon the case study and youth voice methodology given that the case studies involve in-depth examination of three youth previously enrolled in a special education day school and the family strengthening program over at least two continuous years (Sukop, 2007)
These values remain priority to the organization as a whole. Linked to these values are important ideas associated with positive youth development, further ensuring that services and opportunities support all young people in developing a sense of a competence, usefulness, belonging, and empowerment (National Clearinghouse of Families and Youth, 2001)
Summary
Unable to find a safe and stable home with relatives, teenager Natasha has been placed into a foster care system for the first time in her life She knows nothing about this system and she needs safety, stability, and nurturing in a family context. Printed as a one-page document, the values are permanently posted in offices and provided to staff on an annual basis They include individualization, safety, commitment, community, compassion, integrity, and effectiveness (PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families, 2010). These values remain priority to the organization as a whole Linked to these values are important ideas associated with positive youth development, further ensuring that services and opportunities support all young people in developing a sense of a competence, usefulness, belonging, and empowerment (National Clearinghouse of Families and Youth, 2001).
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