Abstract

Family preservation programs were developed out of concern that some abused or neglected children were being placed unnecessarily in foster care without adequate attempts first being made to rehabilitate and retain the intact family. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an intensive, in-home family preservation program, which provides counseling services to families at imminent risk of having a child or children removed from the home. Pre- and post-intervention scores showed statistically significant, positive change between the initial and termination assessments across five domains: family environment, family social support, family interactions, parent(s)/caregivers, and child well-being. Implications for social work practice, research, and advocacy are discussed.

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