Family Matters Child Abuse Prevention Center
Family Matters Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been created to prevent child abuse and neglect among children and youth in the state of Maryland. The mission of Family Matters is dedicated to improve communities by providing families with solution base interventions and resources to prevent child abuse and neglect (The Family Tree, 2014). Founded in 1972, Family Matters provides services such as parent education, parent support groups, supervised, and child and youth development programs to eliminate existing psychological and developmental issues stemming from child maltreatment. Family Matters is also a parental supervision visitation center which allows …show more content…
Stakeholders consist of United Way of Central Maryland, Ready at 5 Program, Grace Fellowship Church, and Grove Presbyterian Church (The Family Tree, 2014). Additional stakeholders that partner with Family Matters are Franklin Square Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital, and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (The Family Tree, 2014). Social Problems
Family Matters has worked diligently to prevent child abuse and neglect by promoting healthy living for families in Maryland. The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, defines physical abuse as: physical injury or maltreatment of a child under the age of eighteen by caregiver who is responsible for the child’s welfare under circumstances, which indicates the child’s health or welfare is harmed or threatened by substantial risk that result in a physical impairment of the child (NCCAN, 2010). Maltreated children are at risk for significant psychological and physical health symptoms. These include anxiety, depression, somatic complaints, suicide, impulsivity, hyperactivity, interpersonal problems intrusive thoughts, hyper arousal, and dissociation (Lawson, 2009). Maltreated children develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at rates ranging from 20% to 63% (Blaustein, et al., …show more content…
Childhood trauma and particularly intense and prolonged traumatic experiences interfere with neurobiological development and functioning (Cook, 2005; Perry, 2006). Child maltreatment is also connected to long-term deficits in educational achievement. Prospective longitudinal studies have consistently shown that maltreated children have lower educational achievement than do their peers, and are more likely to receive special education (Gilbert et al, 2009). Critical use of protective factors to prevent child abuse is important when providing strength base interventions and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Gilligan, 2001; US Department of Health and Human Services, (2011) found parents who are emotionally resilient are likely to have a positive attitude, are able to solve problems creatively, address challenges efficiently , and effectively disregard anger and frustration at their children. Zielinski (2011) stated there are many methods created for youth and families to gain skills and to benefit from educational resources and services. There are many policies that are in effect to address child maltreatment among children. Social workers must advocate for policy reform and implementation to improve the quality of life for families. Parenting programs, community education, and youth development have helped parents of Family Matter decrease aggression towards their
Family Matters Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been created to prevent child abuse and neglect among children and youth in the state of Maryland. The mission of Family Matters is dedicated to improve communities by providing families with solution base interventions and resources to prevent child abuse and neglect (The Family Tree, 2014). Founded in 1972, Family Matters provides services such as parent education, parent support groups, supervised, and child and youth development programs to eliminate existing psychological and developmental issues stemming from child maltreatment. Family Matters is also a parental supervision visitation center which allows …show more content…
Stakeholders consist of United Way of Central Maryland, Ready at 5 Program, Grace Fellowship Church, and Grove Presbyterian Church (The Family Tree, 2014). Additional stakeholders that partner with Family Matters are Franklin Square Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital, and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (The Family Tree, 2014). Social Problems
Family Matters has worked diligently to prevent child abuse and neglect by promoting healthy living for families in Maryland. The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, defines physical abuse as: physical injury or maltreatment of a child under the age of eighteen by caregiver who is responsible for the child’s welfare under circumstances, which indicates the child’s health or welfare is harmed or threatened by substantial risk that result in a physical impairment of the child (NCCAN, 2010). Maltreated children are at risk for significant psychological and physical health symptoms. These include anxiety, depression, somatic complaints, suicide, impulsivity, hyperactivity, interpersonal problems intrusive thoughts, hyper arousal, and dissociation (Lawson, 2009). Maltreated children develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at rates ranging from 20% to 63% (Blaustein, et al., …show more content…
Childhood trauma and particularly intense and prolonged traumatic experiences interfere with neurobiological development and functioning (Cook, 2005; Perry, 2006). Child maltreatment is also connected to long-term deficits in educational achievement. Prospective longitudinal studies have consistently shown that maltreated children have lower educational achievement than do their peers, and are more likely to receive special education (Gilbert et al, 2009). Critical use of protective factors to prevent child abuse is important when providing strength base interventions and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Gilligan, 2001; US Department of Health and Human Services, (2011) found parents who are emotionally resilient are likely to have a positive attitude, are able to solve problems creatively, address challenges efficiently , and effectively disregard anger and frustration at their children. Zielinski (2011) stated there are many methods created for youth and families to gain skills and to benefit from educational resources and services. There are many policies that are in effect to address child maltreatment among children. Social workers must advocate for policy reform and implementation to improve the quality of life for families. Parenting programs, community education, and youth development have helped parents of Family Matter decrease aggression towards their