Early Family Intervention

This essay will aim to critically explore the ideas, theories and concepts related to the theme of Early Childhood Interventions (ECI) when being applied to a specific family. The family in question can be seen in the case study (see appendix one). It will also aim to explore and define what an ECI is and whether the interventions chosen for Jane fits in with the family. The concept of family has been changing over a long period of time; this essay will look at how these interventions are likely to affect Jane and her family. The risk and protective factors attributed to Jane and her children are also considered. The risk factor being Jane’s depression and the protective factors being the grandparents. Further the vulnerability and resilience …show more content…
Or it might involve a number of different agencies and service providers, all working together to support a family”. Even though there are clear differences between the different forms of service provision they all have one thing in common, an increased emphasis on working together (Boldock et al, 2005). The notion of providing joined up services to meet joined up needs seems both sensible and desirable (Boldock et al, 2005). Effective partnership working together can be helpful to both families and practitioners as it can improve understanding of the family culture, deepen awareness of each situation and enhance the respect for families. Warmington et al, 2004 believes this is vital to enhancing parent self-efficiency and promoting ongoing development for …show more content…
Despite the dramatic changes that Jane and her family have been through. Furthermore Anderson and Sabatelli, (2010, p 1-19) suggested that “there are a number of predictable and identifiable tasks that all family systems must contend with regardless of the specific form that a family take”. However Anderson and Sabatelli, (2010) also put forward that all “family systems regardless of who comprises the family must establish a clear identity for the family as a whole and for each individual member”. They also state that they “must develop clearly defined boundaries between the family and the outside world and between individual members within the family; manage the family household, allocate chores, handle finances, solve problems, etc. and manage the emotional demands of family life”. As a result of Simon’s death Jane has developed depression, and is struggling with most of her daily activities. Death as a stressor has affected the whole