How does healthy families work

What do these look like? Risk factors in families There are many reasons why some individuals are more vulnerable than others to developing behavioural difficulties and mental health issues. Risk factors within the family include: family conflict, instability or separation lack of involvement with children and young people, or inconsistent parenting family violence, child abuse or neglect mental health issues or substance abuse a serious illness or disability financial difficulties.

Protective factors in families Protective factors decrease the chance of an individual experiencing mental health issues. How you can support families. Communicate freely and respectfully with families. Share insights and perspectives about children or young people. Engage in shared decision-making. Working together with families. There are things families can do to actively build strong and healthy family relationships. Offering help and support to one another.

Doing fun things and laughing together. Talking to each other. All her instincts told her something was wrong. Just days later, she found out she was laid off from her job.

All hired HFI staff must complete an orientation program prior to providing services to families and must complete the ongoing trainings required at three 3 , six 6 , and twelve 12 months following their date of hire, as well as any additional training required by HFA in accordance with Healthy Families America Best Practice Standards. All Healthy Family sites are guided by the HFA model which is based on twelve research-based critical elements and is committed to demonstrating consistent service implementation and quality including initiation of services, service content, and selection and training of service providers.

DCS IN. Find an IN. Click on image to see map. Relationship Building HFA staff are relationship builders. Parent Support Groups Ongoing access to parent support groups helps combat depression due to isolation and promotes positive parenting practices. Referrals to Community Resources HFA partners with other local community organizations to provide referrals to medical providers, child development specialists, legal services, career development services, educational services, and much more.

Child Welfare Protocols The HFA home visiting model allows sites to meet the needs of some of the highest-risk families in their communities. Learn more about the Child Welfare Protocols. Accelerated Protocols The HFA model allows low-risk families to move through the program at their own pace and in less time while still receiving the same level of support and service. Learn more about the Accelerated Protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions. Is the program voluntary? All the time. How do parents or families qualify to receive HFA home visiting services? No…HFA is always free for families. You can apply to become an affiliate and offer HFA services in your own community…start by following the link below: Become an Affiliate.

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